Ref Replay Saves Lions Early | Detroit Lions News

A pivotal moment in the Lions’ season opener had fans on edge: Jared Goff took a brutal hit, the ball popped loose, and it looked like the Saints were set for a tying touchdown. But the refs reviewed—and ruled it wasn’t a fumble because Goff had begun his throwing motion. The Saints’ score was nullified, the Lions retained possession, and momentum shifted. It’s a razor-thin call that highlights how rule interpretation can swing a game—and why even the best tech can’t always settle the drama. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lions-spared-score-off-turnover-181751502.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/04b427163ca2eab5 Report issues to [email protected].