The fallout from the Lions–Eagles showdown hasn’t cooled off one bit — and things escalated again after the referee at the center of the biggest call of the night finally broke his silence. What was supposed to be a routine post-game explanation instantly turned into a storm, especially after NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth absolutely tore into the reasoning.
During the game, the controversial call shifted momentum at a critical moment, leaving Lions fans — and even neutral viewers — confused and frustrated. But what set Collinsworth off wasn’t just the call itself. It was the ref’s attempt to justify it. As soon as the explanation aired, Collinsworth didn’t hold back, calling the decision “inexcusable,” “poorly judged,” and “a moment that changed the entire shape of the game.” His passionate reaction immediately went viral, with fans rallying behind his frustration.
To make things even more heated, the ref’s statement didn’t calm the situation — it made it worse. Instead of clearing the air, it opened the door to more questions about consistency, interpretation, and officiating bias during one of the NFL’s most-watched matchups of the season.
What’s clear is that this moment won’t be forgotten anytime soon. The Lions walked away feeling robbed, Eagles fans breathed a sigh of relief, and Cris Collinsworth made sure the conversation stayed alive.
Cris Collinsworth Explodes After Ref Finally Speaks on Controversial Lions–Eagles Call
