Matt Patricia discusses the timeout call late in 4th quarter that frustrated Matthew Stafford, after tie vs. Cardinals in opener, Sept. 8, 2019. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press
Free Press sports writer Carlos Monarrez answers three key questions, after the Detroit Lions' 27-all tie with the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. on Sunday afternoon.
What happened on the Lions’ ill-timed timeout call in the fourth quarter?
It was unfortunate that head coach Matt Patricia had offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell signal for a timeout that wiped out what likely would have been a victory clinching first-down pass from Matthew Stafford to J.