The fallout from the Eagles vs. Lions thriller is still shaking the entire NFL world, and now Shannon Sharpe has officially poured gasoline on the fire. During his latest segment, the Hall of Famer didn’t hold back, blasting the officiating crew for the controversial pass interference call that helped swing the game in Philadelphia’s favor.
Sharpe didn’t mince words. He called the decision “rigged,” “unacceptable,” and “one of the worst momentum-changing penalties of the season.” According to him, the officials didn’t just get it wrong — they altered the outcome of a game the Lions had been battling for all night. Detroit fans who were already angry only grew louder as Sharpe’s commentary spread across social media, with many saying it felt like a referee-made ending rather than a football one.
In a matchup defined by grit, defense, and heart, it was that single PI flag that became the headline. While the Eagles escaped with the win, the conversation afterward wasn’t about Jalen Hurts or A.J. Brown — it was about whether Detroit was robbed. Sharpe’s comments have now elevated the debate to another level, forcing the league and its officiating crew under the spotlight yet again.
As the Lions shift their attention to the next challenge, fans are still demanding answers. And Sharpe’s explosive take isn’t letting the NFL off the hook anytime soon.
Shannon Sharpe Explodes on NFL Refs: Says Eagles–Lions PI Call Was ‘Straight-Up Rigged
