Rams' clutch touchdown in win over Lions sparks frenzied debate on social media

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The Los Angeles Rams pulled off a 41-34 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday as a controversial touchdown call helped buoy the NFC West’s best team.

In the third quarter, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford found tight end Colby Parkinson streaming down the sideline and put the ball in a perfect spot for his teammate to make a catch. Parkinson got into the end zone, and the play was initially ruled a touchdown.

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Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson (84) makes a touchdown catch 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 at the play. It could have been argued that Parkinson had possession of the football and might have been ruled down at 1-yard line. But the hope that the touchdown would be taken off the board was immediately nixed. The officials upheld the call.

It was a 26-yard touchdown from Stafford to Parkinson, but a debate over whether it was the right call kicked off on social media.

Detroit tried to get back into the game with a David Montgomery touchdown 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 catch 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)

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