The intense NFC North rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions took an unexpected twist on Thursday night.
Before the game at Detroit’s Ford Field, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur was caught on video in a heated argument with a Lions fan on the field. The altercation happened as the fan participated in a pregame ceremony involving the giant American flag.
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The footage shows LaFleur approaching the fan, shouting, “shut the f*** up.” The fan responded by pointing at the coach before assistant coaches, players, and referees stepped in to defuse the situation.
It remains unclear what triggered the exchange or the fan’s fate following the incident.
Green Bay Packers-Detroit Lions clash carries playoff stakes
The Thursday Night Football game has significant playoff stakes, with the 11-1 Lions aiming to retain the NFC’s top seed despite key defensive injuries. Meanwhile, the 9-3 Packers are striving to close the gap in the division.
The Lions were 3.5-point favorites heading into the game.
