Packers News: Matt LaFleur rages at Lions over poor security at Ford Field

Week 14 began with a tough loss for the Green Bay Packers. The NFC North team faced the Lions at Ford Field, but beyond the defeat, head coach Matt LaFleur expressed concerns over the poor security conditions at the rival stadium.

The rivalry between the Packers and the Lions has intensified in recent years. Both teams have contended for the NFC North title, and despite changes to their rosters, they have remained competitive.

Both teams have also undergone significant changes at the head coach position. Dan Campbell is widely regarded as a talented leader, while Matt LaFleur has kept the Packers in playoff contention, with several young players stepping up as key leaders.

Matt LaFleur addresses security concerns at Ford Field

Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season kicked off with an exciting matchup between the Packers and the Lions. Fans got the game they hoped for, with Detroit securing a win on a last-second field goal to clinch a 34-31 victory.

As noted earlier, the rivalry between these franchises is intense. Their games are known for being fiercely competitive, with fans trying to generate as much pressure as possible to support their teams.

However, this time, the situation escalated. Ford Field, home to the Lions, saw Detroit fans engage in a heated altercation with Packers players and even coaching staff members.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur stated that the security conditions at the stadium were inadequate. He revealed that a fan wearing a Lions jersey had threatened Packers players, and he questioned why security did nothing to intervene.

“I’ve never been a part of something like that,” Matt LaFleur said. “He was talking junk to our players, given them the throat slash sign, I’m trying to de-escalate it and then he gets in my face. I thought it was pretty unsportsmanlike. I’ve never seen that. I’ve been on many fields and usually they police that much better. I thought it was an arrogant fan that wanted to get in part of the action, and I would like to see security or something step in there and get him out of there. Because he shouldn’t be doing that.”

Can the Packers still make the playoffs in 2024?

This Week 14 loss was a major blow for the Packers. The NFC North team had hoped for a road victory to stay in contention for the divisional title, but now the Wild Card appears to be their best path to the playoffs.

At 9-4, the Packers currently hold the 6th seed in the NFC, but with the rest of Week 14’s games yet to be played, their playoff position is still uncertain. To secure a spot in the Wild Card round, they must maintain a positive record moving forward.