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Controversial Call Fuels Lions' Halftime Lead Over Bears

9/15/2025

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The Detroit Lions took a controversial 28-14 lead at halftime against the Chicago Bears.
A pivotal moment involved Isaac TeSlaa's catch, initially ruled out of bounds, causing a clock stoppage and a 10-second runoff.
NFL officials later confirmed TeSlaa was in bounds, allowing a touchdown with two seconds remaining.
Bears coach Ben Johnson criticized the miscommunication about clock management affecting his team.
The Bears have encountered two major clock issues in recent games in Detroit, hindering their performance.

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The Detroit Lions took a controversial 28-14 lead at halftime against the Chicago Bears.
A pivotal moment involved Isaac TeSlaa's catch, initially ruled out of bounds, causing a clock stoppage and a 10-second runoff.
NFL officials later confirmed TeSlaa was in bounds, allowing a touchdown with two seconds remaining.
Bears coach Ben Johnson criticized the miscommunication about clock management affecting his team.
The Bears have encountered two major clock issues in recent games in Detroit, hindering their performance.