"Offensive interference penalties erased both Lions scores, including one of the wildest plays ever seen as time expired. What possibly could steal a headline from that? How about Steelers star wide receiver DK Metcalf reaching into the stands and swinging at a fan with seemingly more force than the contact by Lions receivers that prompted the offensive interference flags? Multiple videos captured Metcalf approach a fan wearing a blue wig at the first row of seats behind the Steelers' bench at Ford Field."
"Well, the fan, who identified himself as Ryan Kennedy from Pinckney, Mich., to the Detroit Free Press, said he called Metcalf by his full given name - DeKaylin Zecharius Metcalf - and that apparently touched a nerve. "He doesn't like his government name. I called him that and then he grabbed me and ripped my shirt," Kennedy said. "I'm a little shocked. Like everyone's talking to me. I'm a little rattled, but I just want the Lions to win, baby.""
Pittsburgh held on to a 29-24 victory over Detroit after officials erased two Lions touchdowns with offensive interference calls in the final 30 seconds. The concluding play featured Amon-Ra St. Brown stopped near the goal line, an underhanded return of the ball to Jared Goff, and a nullified score due to a penalty. DK Metcalf was seen reaching into the stands at Ford Field, grabbing and slapping a fan in the first row. The fan said he called Metcalf by his full name, DeKaylin Zecharius Metcalf, and that Metcalf ripped his shirt.
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