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Eagles Accused of Referee Favoritism After Controversial Game Changing Flag [VIDEO]

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Week 11 delivered one of the most controversial moments of the NFL season as the Eagles secured a 16 9 win over the Detroit Lions following a highly disputed pass interference flag that many fans believe altered the entire outcome of the game. What followed was an eruption of outrage across Lions fans, Bills Mafia and much of the NFL community.

Fueling the fire even more was the unexpected appearance of Jeff Triplette, one of the most polarizing referees in league history. Known for infamous mistakes including the flag incident that injured Orlando Brown Jr and numerous missed helmet to helmet calls, Triplette’s criticism of the officiating added a new wave of tension.

National Football League referee Jeff Triplette looks on from the field before a game between the Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz...

Triplette stated:
“I reviewed the play. If the contact is light and does not restrict the receiver’s ability to catch the football, that should not be pass interference. Calls like that damage the integrity of the league.”

Late in the fourth quarter, the Lions believed they had forced a punt after Jalen Hurts overthrew A J Brown on third and eight. But the referee threw a flag, penalizing CB Rock Ya Sin for pass interference and essentially ending the game. Replay angles showed minimal contact with no clear restriction.

Social media erupted instantly. Lions fans labeled the play as a “blatant robbery”. Bills Mafia, long sensitive to officiating controversies, quickly joined the debate.

 

One fan posted on X:
“If that’s PI, what are we even doing anymore. NFL is protecting the favorites.”

Shawn Hochuli’s crew was heavily scrutinized, with analysts pointing out multiple borderline calls that all went in Philadelphia’s favor.

Head coach Dan Campbell expressed measured disappointment.
“I’m not telling my guy to do anything differently. He played the same way all game. But we all saw what happened.”

Statistically, the Lions struggled. Goff completed only 38 percent of his throws while facing constant pressure. Still, most fans argue Detroit deserved one last drive.

Some analysts are calling for new officiating reforms, including allowing penalty reviews inside the final two minutes or integrating AI assisted officiating.

The result will stand, but the fallout is only beginning. And with Jeff Triplette weighing in, the controversy surrounding this game is far from over.

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Packers' Star QB Refuses MVP Title to Fully Focus on Team in Tough Phase
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