NFL Steals Win From Lions on Final Play
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The Detroit Lions lost a dramatic victory to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday after a last-second touchdown was taken off the scoreboard.
With no time left in the game, Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw a pass to offensive lineman Taylor Decker in the end zone. The catch would have given Detroit a one-point win.
However, officials ruled that Decker committed a penalty called "offensive pass interference" before the catch. This penalty is called when a receiver unfairly blocks or pushes a defender to get open. The call erased the touchdown.
The Steelers then won the game 20-18. The decision immediately caused controversy, with many fans and analysts debating the officials' call on the game's decisive play.