DETROIT — The Detroit Lions (5-2) earned an important victory at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) Monday night at Ford Field. But late in the game and after the 24-9 result, Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield took issue with how the game was officiated.
The Lions were the beneficiary of a strange double review following a challenge from coach Dan Campbell on a play that resulted in the Bucs turning the ball over on downs, after initially being ruled that Tampa Bay picked up a first down.
On the Bucs’ last drive, Mayfield also claimed that there was a missed defensive holding call that should’ve gone against the Lions.
All of those moments built up to Mayfield exchanging words with head referee John Hussey in a heated moment as he exited the field.
“Still pretty damn confused