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Video Appears to Show Taylor Decker Reporting Properly

Were the Detroit Lions jobbed out of a win?

John Maakaron

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The ending of the Detroit Lions game with the Dallas Cowboys Saturday appears to be mired in controversy. 

In a very close and hotly contested contest, Detroit ended up falling short, by a single point, against a Dallas team that has yet to be defeated at home this season. 

After marching down the field quickly in the fourth quarter, Jared Goff found Amon-Ra St. Brown for a touchdown. 

Dan Campbell predictably went for the two-point conversion in an attempt to win the game. 

Originally, left tackle Taylor Decker was on the receiving end of a toss from quarterback Jared Goff which counted as a successful two-point conversion. 

The score, if it would've remained, would have given the Lions a 21-20 lead and a very strong opportunity to defeat the Dallas Cowboys. 

Unfortunately for the Lions, officials threw multiple flags, citing illegal touching while indicating that the veteran offensive lineman did not properly report as eligible. 

Video has surfaced online of what appears to be Decker and Dan Skipper walking over to the officials to properly follow the rules. 

In response to the conversation with Detroit's linemen, the main official signals to Dallas' defense that there is a new eligible receiver.

Detroit in the past has been treated unfairly by officials in Dallas. 

Recall, officials picked up a pass-interference flag in Detroit's 2014 playoff game against the Cowboys. 

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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