5 Reasons Why You Can’t Blame the Refs For the Detroit Lions’ Playoff Loss To Dallas Cowboys
By Brian Kalchik
@BrianKalchik
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5 Reasons Why You Can't Blame the Refs For the Lions' Playoff Loss
To most Lions fans, the fourth quarter of Detroit's Wild Card loss will always be mired in controversy. With Detroit leading in the fourth quarter, a pass interference penalty against the Dallas Cowboys was picked up in what seemed to be a clear call. However, here are the top five reasons why you can't blame the refs for Detroit's 24-20 loss.
5. The Curse of Bobby Layne
5. The Curse of Bobby Layne
4. Poor Second-Half Offense
4. Poor Second-Half Offense
3. Turnovers
3. Turnovers
2. Offensive Line Woes
2. Offensive Line Woes
1. Defensive Collapse In the Second Half
1. Defensive Collapse In the Second Half
Brian Kalchik is a Detroit Lions writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.
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