"Lions are getting Chiefs treatment," "Absolutely pathetic": NFL fans call out referees over officiating controversy on MNF

The Detroit Lions put up a 5-2 record for the season after Monday's 24-9 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, there were several questionable officiating decision made by the referees of the game in favor of Dan Campbell's team.

After the final whistle, fans on social media criticized the referees for their controversial officiating of this Week 7 showdown between these two teams.

"The Lions are getting the chiefs treatment from the refs tn," one fan commented.

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"Lions paid the refs," another fan said. "If that happened in a Chiefs game, the world might actually have exploded. I look forward to how the league is rigged for the Lions. I'm sure there will be outrage," this fan wrote. "refs absolutely gifte a free W to the Lions afte screwing them against the Chiefs. absolutely pathetic organization," another fan stated. "Baker Mayfield played a horrible game don't get me wrong. But holy s**t these refs were terrible since the 1st whistle blown allowing themselves to be bullied by the Lions coaching staff all night and giving in to pressure. Just horrible," this fan commented.

There were several moments in the game where the decisios taken by the game officials sparked outrage. One of the most notable ones took place in the second quarter.

Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield made a pass to TE Cade Otton, who caught the ball with one hand while being tackled by CB Arthur Maulet. It was initially ruled as a completion. However, after the refereers reviewed the play, they overturned their initial decision and ruled it as an interception. This left fan furious who expressed their dismay on social media.

In another instance, Baker Mayfield was tripped in the pocket while trying to make a pass. However, the referees decided not to call it as a foul against Dan Campbell's team.

Detroit quarterback Jared Goff completed 20 of the 29 passes he attempted for 241 yards and one passing touchdown. On the other hand, Baker Mayfield completed 28 of the 50 passes for 228 yards with one passing TD.

Edited by Priyam Hazarika