On Sunday, the Lions were in the middle of a heated battle against the Los Angeles Rams, who remain the No. 1 seed in the NFC. With the Lions leading 24-20 midway through the third quarter, their fortunes were turned upside down.

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Detroit Lions after a controversial Colby Parkinson touchdown call sparked NFL referee controversy.

NFL refs screw up calls every weekend, but they were extra on their game during Sunday's pivotal game between the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Rams.

It's cliche, but the NFL is a copycat league and the Detroit Lions got a taste of what's to come during Sunday's disappointing loss to the Los Angeles Rams.The Rams were able to pull away in the fourth quarter thanks to a personnel package the Lions hadn't seen much at all until Week 15: 13

Willing to do whatever it takes to win, whether that's involved catching touchdowns or not, Rams right end Colby Parkinson has emerged as a trusted target in the red zone in the last five games.

We break down the fantasy football outlook of Colby Parkinson ahead of the Rams’ Week 15 matchup vs. the Lions.

Detroit lost 41-34 to Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams in Week 15 on Sunday afternoon to fall to 8-6.

Matthew Stafford threw for 368 yards and 2 TDs, helping the Los Angeles Rams put a dent in the Detroit Lions' playoff chances in Week 15 game.