Tempers flared early in Detroit forward of an NFC North matchup with an uncommon dispute.
Inexperienced Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and a Detroit Lions fan had been separated on the sector earlier than Thursday night time’s conflict.
The ruckus appeared to happen proper earlier than the nationwide anthem when Lions followers had been on the sector holding the flag for the sport.
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Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Inexperienced Bay Packers reacts to a play in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles throughout the second half at Lincoln Monetary Discipline Nov. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Photographs)
Apparently, although, a fan in a Brian Department jersey took it a bit too far, to the purpose LaFleur informed him to “shut the f— up.”
A number of Packers gamers and referees intervened earlier than the fan walked away, enthusiastic about what had simply occurred.
Followers holding the flag took their telephones out to document the argument.
And it wasn’t a great begin for the Packers as soon as the sport really began.
A defensive penalty on a 3rd and objective gave the Lions a recent set of downs, and David Montgomery ran in for a rating on the sport’s first drive. After Detroit made it 10-0, the Packers minimize into the lead with a Josh Jacobs landing within the second quarter.
Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Inexperienced Bay Packers stands on the sector earlier than a sport in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium Oct. 6, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (Brooke Sutton/Getty Photographs)
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The Lions and Packers have mixed to go 20-4 this season and are first and third within the division, respectively. Detroit is seeking to set a franchise document with its eleventh straight victory.
Each groups earned dwelling victories on Thanksgiving.
Inexperienced Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur throughout the first quarter of a sport in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts Sept. 15, 2024, at Lambeau Discipline in Inexperienced Bay, Wis. (Imagn)
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The Lions defeated the Packers final month, 24-14, at Lambeau Discipline.
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