"Lions got screwed by refs," "Most rigged ending": NFL fans rip referees for controversial OPI on Amon-Ra St. Brown in loss vs. Steelers

Amon-Ra St. Brown almost won the game for the Detroit Lions on Sunday. However, the team's potential touchdown play was called back after the wide receiver was penalized for an offensive pass interference.

This incident took place during the fourth quarter. During a fourth-and-goal play, quarterback Jared Goff made a pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown. However, amid the pressure from two Steelers players, he decided to toss the ball back to the quarterback while going down.

Goff then took the ball and ran it to the end zone. However, the official flagged the play for OPI that negated the touchdown.

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This was after Amon-Ra St. Brown's previous TD effort was called back for an OPI on rookie WR Isaac TeSlaa.

Fans on social media were furious with the officials of the game for this controversial game-changing decision.

"The most scripted and rigged ending. This isn't just this game but an entire problem for the @NFL @FBI" one fan commented. "The Lions get screwed by the refs more than the Chiefs are helpeed by the refs," another fan said. "WTF!!! Another week in the NFL, another batch of missed calls, phantom flags, and confusing decisions thatt change games. From the wild ending where OPI wipes out a Lions TD (twice?!), to inconsistent enforcement all season- how many more 'reviews' and late flags before we admit something's off? This isn't football anymore, it's scripted entertainment. Wake up," this fan wrote. "Lions were robbed by the refs all year long," another fan said. "How on earth is this OPI? He was pushed by one defender into the next? Cmon man refs screwed the Lions again," one fan wrote. "Refs decide games not players. Thats the 2025 NFL way. League is WWE at this point," this fan commented.

Following this loss, the Lions are placed third in the NFC North behind the Packers and the Bears. They have put up an 8-2 record with a two-game losing skid. Against the Steelers, Amon-Ra St. Brown recorded 54 receiving yards on four receptions while being targeted nine times.

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Pete Prisco shares his honest thoughts on the OPI on Amon-Ra St. Brown

After the game, NFL analyst Pete Crisco discussed the offensive pass interference on Amon-Ra St. Brown that negated their touchdown and gave the Steelers the win.

According to him, the officials had made the right decision.

"It's the right call," Prisco said on "NFL on CBS." "He pushed off. He pushed off. By the way, he made a great play to lateral the ball to Jared Goff. And you see the Pittsburgh Steelers defenders standing around looking around, not making a play. "The game's not over until its over. And if there was time left in the clock, that would have been a touchdown. ... You can end the game on an offensive penalty. So, game over."

The Lions next face the Vikings on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Edited by Priyam Hazarika