The Lions–Packers rivalry never disappoints, but this time the drama didn’t come from a late touchdown or a surprise comeback—it came from Matt LaFleur and a timeout that may or may not have existed.
During a critical 4th-down play, the Packers jumped early, drawing a false start flag. But after the game, LaFleur insisted he had already called a timeout before the penalty. The problem? Replay tells a completely different story. In the broadcast shots, officials showed no signal, players were still lining up, and no whistle seemed to happen until after the false start.
So did LaFleur truly call it? Or was this a classic case of a coach trying to rewrite the sequence after a messy moment?
What makes this even spicier is how calmly he doubled down at the podium, saying he “knew for a fact” the timeout was granted. Fans, analysts, and even some Packers supporters weren’t convinced—many pointing out that the timing looked off from every angle.
Regardless of what LaFleur believes, the sequence added fuel to an already heated Thanksgiving showdown. And as always, Lions fans walked away wondering why these weird officiating moments seem to show up every time Detroit is involved.
One thing’s for sure: the timeout mystery is now part of NFL Week’s most talked-about moments. And if these teams meet again, expect this clip to pop right back up.
Packers Coach Backtracks on Critical Timeout Call—and Lions Fans Aren’t Buying It
