Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson looked to clearly be down at the 1-yard line after making a sensational catch over Detroit Lions safety Daniel Thomas on a beautiful ball from Stafford. The call was ruled a 26-yard touchdown on the field.

Well, at least according to a number of NFL fans, who have crowned Matthew Stafford the definitive frontrunner after he threw for 368 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in a crucial 41-34 win over the Detroit Lions that kept the Rams No. 1 in the NFC.

The Los Angeles Rams Defeated the Detroit Lions, 41-34 at Sofi Stadium on December 15, 2025 and The Sporting Tribune's Jordon Kelly was there to capture the following images.

NFL refs screw up calls every weekend, but they were extra on their game during Sunday's pivotal game between the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Rams.

Between the end of the second quarter through the third, the Rams scored 20 unanswered points to comeback and steal the win from the Lions. The Rams’ defensive front came alive in the second half and wrecked havoc on the Lions’ interior offensive line.

Sunday’s matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions was always going to be an offensive shootout. Both teams are within the top five of the NFL in terms of scoring production. The Rams were able to withstand a fiery first half from Detroit and trailed by seven after two quarters.

Matthew Stafford threw for 368 yards and 2 TDs, helping the Los Angeles Rams put a dent in the Detroit Lions' playoff chances in Week 15 game.

Lions coach Dan Campbell said Sunday he's maintaining faith in his team, even with its odds to make the playoffs dropping to 36% following Sunday's 41-34 loss to the Rams.