Filed under: Chicago Bears, Lions, NFL RefereesA controversial call cost Calvin Johnson a potential game-winning touchdown late in Detroit's 19-14 loss to Chicago.
After the Bears took a 19-14 lead with 1:32 left in the fourth, the Lions marched into Chicago territory. On second-and-10 from Chicago's 25, Lions backup QB Shaun Hill -- who had replaced an injured Matthew Stafford at halftime -- lofted a pass to the back left corner of the end zone. Johnson leaped up for a catch, fell to the ground, then lost control of the ball when he put his hand down.
The referee closest to the play initially ruled it a touchdown, but it was reversed and called incomplete. A lengthy replay upheld that decision.
"I figured I got two feet and a knee down before I dropped the ball on the ground," Johnson said. "I didn't drop the ball, I caught it. But it is what it is. I'm not going to blame the referees. You've got to move on."
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