Dan Campbell Reacts to Replay Overturning Saints Touchdown

During a game in Detroit on Sunday, a play involving an apparent fumble by Jared Goff, which was returned for a touchdown by the Saints, was overturned after a replay review.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell was surprised by the decision, admitting he initially believed Goff had fumbled the ball. He learned from officials that Goff's throwing motion classified the play as an incomplete pass, despite the ball traveling backward after being knocked out.

The ruling, while correct, was unexpected for many, including Campbell, who noted that under NFL rules, a quarterback's forward throwing motion takes precedence, even if the ball moves backward due to a defender's impact.