Free Press' Dave Birkett dissects Lions loss to 49ers, and wonders if there is reason to believe a turnaround is ahead. Recorded Sept. 16, 2018.
When Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia hears back from the NFL on the defensive holding penalty that negated a late interception in Sunday’s 30-27 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, he won’t like what the league has to say.
The NFL’s officiating staff determined Monday officials made the correct call in penalizing Lions safety Quandre Diggs for defensive holding on 49ers tight end George Kittle, a league source told the Free Press.