The Detroit Lions will contact the National Football League offices about the controversial ruling made during the Los Angeles Rams game. Tight end Colby Parkinson's touchdown stood, even though replay footage indicated his knee was down prior to reaching the end zone.

The Lions allowing the Rams to score 20 unanswered points played significant part in their sixth loss of the season.

Through Week 15, the Lions are out of the playoffs. They sit eighth in the NFC, one spot out of the final wild card position. The Lions are 8-6. The three wild cards are held by the 11-3 Seahawks, 10-4 49ers and 9-4-1 Packers. ESPN gives the Lions a 34% chance of making the playoffs.

It was an exciting, well-played half from Dan Campbell's squad, and one which instilled confidence in the Detroit fanbase. Yet, fatigue set in for the undermanned Lions in the second half, and L.A. receivers Davante Adams and Puka Nacua took full advantage.

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.

Stafford finished 24 of 38 for 368 yards and two touchdowns; Jared Goff went 25-for-41 for 338 yards and three touchdowns.

If Detroit Lions win the next 2 weeks, they could face a win-and-in playoff scenario in Week 18 season finale against Ben Johnson and Chicago Bears.

Matthew Stafford and the Rams overcome a 10-point deficit to defeat the Detroit Lions in an important NFC showdown that keeps them the No. 1 seed.

The coach pointed to the third quarter of the 41-34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Matthew Stafford led the Rams to 17 points while the Lions didn't score and a seven-point lead turned into a 10-point deficit.