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Controversial Touchdown Stands After Packers-Lions Replay Review

11/29/2025

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In the Packers vs. Lions game, officials upheld a controversial touchdown ruling involving Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks after a replay review.
The review questioned Wicks's control as the ball shifted.
NFL Vice President Mark Butterworth said the ruling stood due to a lack of clear evidence of a bobble.
Critics argue the explanation was insufficient, as the rulebook does not clarify what constitutes a loss of control.

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Story summary

In the Packers vs. Lions game, officials upheld a controversial touchdown ruling involving Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks after a replay review.
The review questioned Wicks's control as the ball shifted.
NFL Vice President Mark Butterworth said the ruling stood due to a lack of clear evidence of a bobble.
Critics argue the explanation was insufficient, as the rulebook does not clarify what constitutes a loss of control.