‘Throat-slash gesture’ – NFL head coach talks about the full length of the fan fight during the national anthem before Packers-Lions game

One of the strangest moments of the NFL season came before a great game.

It was Tim Patrick’s and Dan Campbell’s emotional touchdowns that helped the Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 34–31 on Thursday Night Football.

Matt LaFleur had to deal with Detroit and a Lions fan in a tough lossCredit: Getty

Matt LaFleur had to deal with Detroit and a Lions fan after a tough loss.Thanks to Getty

But Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur had his own heated argument on the field before Detroit got the win with a brave call on fourth down and a field goal.

During the national anthem routine before the game, when the American flag was raised on Ford Field, the Packers boss saw something that made him uncomfortable.

A Lions fan was yelling at Green Bay, according to LaFleur, and the coach thought the fan was being too pushy.

LaFleur said, “He was yelling at our players and making the throat-slash sign.”

“That was something I’ve never seen before.”

“Just have security take him off the field,” she said.

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LaFleur took things into his own hands when police stood back.

When the coach got close to the fan, he started yelling and seemed to swear at the person wearing a Lions shirt.

The fan shot back, and in the end, both sides had to be split up.

Fans of both the Lions and the Packers had different opinions on how LaFleur handled the strange situation, which quickly turned tense and could have turned into something worse.

The heat was great for Green Bay fans.

“People really think they play, SMH,” wrote a fan.

Fans of the Lions thought that Detroit got an early advantage because LaFleur overreacted to simple taunts.

“First coach to cry before, during, and after the game,” one fan wrote on Twitter. “Congratulations Matt on breaking a record all by yourself!”

“Not a ‘flex’ for us Lions fans, but sure does add more notch to the ‘LaFleur is soft narrative,” a fan wrote.

“Detroit vs. Everyone,” wrote another fan.

“A drunk fan made LaFleur angry,” wrote a third fan. “Welcome to Detroit punk.”

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The fan who went viral for his cheese grater hat was offered tickets by the Lions, but he declined for a very good reason…

There won’t be a big supporter of the Detroit Lions when they play the Packers on “Thursday Night Football.”

The devotion of this fan paid off.

For his bravery in being behind enemy lines during the Detroit Lions’ first game against the Green Bay Packers (Week 9), Lions supporter David Bodine became viral on the internet. Cheeseheads, or Packers supporters, are notorious for wearing the dairy product on their heads. Bodine, 35, responded by wearing a cheese grater to the game.

The Lions won 24–14, but they will need Bodine again tonight. The Lions are vying for a postseason spot on “Thursday Night Football” against the Packers, and everyone in Detroit wants Bodine to be present.

I am, unfortunately, not going to make the game tonight. But I’ll be watching from home with my Graterhead on. https://t.co/WuBaODYdd8

— David Bodine (@dbodine3) December 5, 2024

In order to find out more about Bodine and his obsession, the Detroit Free Press managed to locate him. His tale, of course, just serves to increase the fan’s likeability.

“My wife and I have been attending Lions-Packers games together for years because she is a Packers fan,” Bodine told the news organization. Bodine went on to say that his wife, Sarah, always dons the renowned foam cheese hat, while he wears the cheese grater cap.

The organization gave the pair tickets to tonight’s game because Bodine is now well-known among Lions fans. Regretfully, the Bodine family will not be present.

See, this is why the @Lions are awesome.

I’m still not able to make the game, though. It’s a 10-hour drive in good conditions – and we’ve been hammered with ~35” of snow in the last few days.

But my dog, Copper, and I will just have to cheer a little bit louder. https://t.co/pT4zH4YOb6 pic.twitter.com/aTuqedJfuc

— David Bodine (@dbodine3) December 5, 2024

At the moment, the Bodines reside in Hancock, Michigan, around ten hours from Detroit. David said in his most recent X post that although things are going well, the drive is still too long and that his town has been “hammered with 35 [inches] of snow in the last few days.” However, Bodine stated that if someone could provide him with a ride in a private aircraft, he would be willing to attend the game.

See, this is why the @Lions are awesome.

I’m still not able to make the game, though. It’s a 10-hour drive in good conditions – and we’ve been hammered with ~35” of snow in the last few days.

But my dog, Copper, and I will just have to cheer a little bit louder. https://t.co/pT4zH4YOb6 pic.twitter.com/aTuqedJfuc

— David Bodine (@dbodine3) December 5, 2024

Let’s wait and see whether the Lions organization can come up with a solution. Both sides have a lot on the line in the interim. The Packers are two games behind the Minnesota Vikings, who are only one game behind the Lions. If the Lions defeat the Packers on “TNF,” they will secure both a postseason berth and the head-to-head tiebreaker. To have a chance of leaving the NFC North, the Packers would need to defeat the Vikings in their second meeting, although a Packers victory would split their head-to-head games.

Dan Campbell of Lions hilariously responds to Dan Campbell Lookalike Contest in the Motor City

One Detroit Lions player became ill to his stomach in the middle of a post-game statement following a significant Thursday Night Football triumph.

Thanks to a walk-off, game-winning field goal from kicker Jake Bates, the Lions had just finished upsetting the division foe Green Bay Packers and would be moving to 12-1 on the season.

Campbell had started addressing the squad in the locker room following the game when backup offensive lineman Dan Skipper started to throw up.

In the speech, Campbell said, “Offense that’s a way to step up, man, that’s a way to step up – there you go, Skip, keep throwin’ up! Whatever your current activity over there. That’s how you frickin’ lay it on the line.

The camera moved to Skipper hunching down and appearing red in the face as his friends laughed alongside.

Campbell grabbed it in stride and carried on his speech to the team: “Guys, I’m so frickin’ proud of you dude. That’s your mode of showing up. You mention pressure? Every day we live under strain.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had his post-game speech interrupted by a player

Offensive lineman Dan Skipper was seen throwing up after a hard-fought win over Green Bay

Detroit trailed twice against Green Bay and worked their way out of it to secure the victory.

When they gifted the Packers consecutive touchdowns, they first squandered a 17-7 halftime lead. They eventually broke free from that jam leading 24 to 21 entering the last quarter.

Early in the fourth quarter, Green Bay would once more lead, until Detroit answered with a score.

With over three-and- a- half minutes left, the Packers would kick a field goal to give Detroit the ball back with the game tied.

They drove down the field in eleven plays, setting up a 35-yard field goal for Bates, who easily completed it.

Detroit has won their previous eleven games consecutively into their last four games before to the playoffs.

Next Sunday will be Buffalo Bills.