Unbelievable calls in the Vikings’ defeat by the Lions enrage home fans.

The Vikings’ Nick Mullens and his four interceptions are largely responsible for the Detroit Lions’ victory in the NFC North, but the officials at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday also played a major role.

A sequence of dubious calls that ultimately proved critical in the Lions’ 30-24 victory infuriated Vikings supporters.

When the game was tied 7–7 with nine minutes remaining in the first half, one of the most egregious of those occurred. During a second-and-26 play, Minnesota edge rusher Patrick Jones II was called for roughing the passer. As a result, the Lions were awarded an automatic first down at the Vikings’ 46-yard line.

The Lions would have been faced with third-and-21 if the flag had not been thrown. Instead, they scored a touchdown on a short field goal by Michael Badgley to give Detroit a 10-7 lead. They did this by using the free first down.

Jared Goff was about to pass when Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks hit him during that exact drive, right before the field goal. Cam Bynum recovered the loose ball and ran it back for a defensive touchdown.