Dungeon of Doom: Lions-Cowboys controversial finish analyzed

Lions lose a hotly-contested game against the Cowboys due to a painful officiating gaffe, causing controversy and frustration among players.

The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys faced off in a high-stakes game at AT&T Stadium, creating an intense and competitive atmosphere. The game ended with the Lions narrowly losing 20-19 in Week 17. However, rather than discussing the thrilling back-and-forth action and pivotal plays, the focus of MLive's Dungeon of Doom podcast was on a controversial officiating decision. Taylor Decker was penalized for illegal touching after catching the go-ahead two-point conversion.

Hosts Kyle Meinke and Ben Raven delved into the situation, providing their insights and sharing audio from Decker and fellow offensive lineman Dan Skipper from the locker room. They also compared the information they received from Lions players and coaches to the contradictory pool report from referee Brad Allen on the call.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell expressed frustration, stating, "I don't want to talk about it, all right? I explained everything pregame, to a 'T.' I did that. 70 (Skipper) reported, 68 (Decker) didn't, that was the explanation." Decker confirmed that he had approached the official and said, "Report," which was supported by video evidence and backed up by Campbell and Jared Goff. Skipper, on the other hand, stated that he did not say anything to the officials, despite the league claiming the opposite scenario in the game-deciding call.

The controversy surrounding the officiating decision has created a stir, with conflicting accounts from both the Lions and the NFL. This contentious finish has sparked a debate and raised questions about the accuracy and fairness of officiating in professional football. The Dungeon of Doom podcast invites listeners to explore this issue and provides a platform for fans to engage with the latest developments in the world of football. Subscribe to the Dungeon of Doom on Spotify, Apple, or Google and follow hosts Ben Raven and Kyle Meinke on Twitter for more insights and updates.