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The Los Angeles Rams earned a 41-34 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday as a controversial touchdown helped prop up the NFC West’s top team.
In the third quarter, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford found tight end Colby Parkinson running down the sideline and placed the ball in a perfect spot for his teammate to catch. Parkinson entered the end zone and the play was initially ruled a touchdown.
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Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson (84) runs for a touchdown past Detroit Lions safety Daniel Thomas (2) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Katie Chin)
The officials looked the part. It could have been argued that Parkinson was in possession of the ball and could have been judged on the one yard line. But hopes that the touchdown would be taken off the board were immediately dispelled. Officials responded to the call.
It was a 26-yard touchdown run from Stafford to Parkinson, but a debate over whether it was the right call began on social media.
Detroit tried to get back into the game with a touchdown from David Montgomery late in the game. But the Lions didn’t get the ball back with enough time left to do anything substantial.
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Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson (84) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Terrance Ferguson (18) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)
Stafford finished 24 of 38 with 368 passing yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Parkinson had both touchdowns. He finished with five catches for 78 yards. Puka Nacua led the team with nine catches for 181 yards.
The Lions had two receivers surpass 100 yards – Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. St. Brown had 13 catches for 164 yards and two touchdowns. Williams had seven catches for 134 yards and a touchdown.
Detroit’s Jared Goff had 338 yards and three touchdowns. He was only fired once.
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The Rams clinched a playoff spot with this win. The team is still neck and neck with the Seattle Seahawks for the NFC West title.
