Lions' Kerby Joseph takes aim at referees as Chiefs win SNF game 30-17

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Lions' Kerby Joseph takes aim at referees as Chiefs win SNF game 30-17

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph took aim at the officials after Detroit lost 30-17 at the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. Kansas City won the game with zero penalties.

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On X, Joseph shared several tweets that detailed plays made by the Chiefs that were not flagged. He also reposted memes making fun of the referees.

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Compared to the Chiefs, the Lions had four penalties for 38 yards.

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One of the most notable ones took place in the first quarter.

Quarterback Jared Goff had caught a touchdown pass from running back David Montgomery. However, the officials called illegal motion on Goff. The touchdown was nullified, and it was a nonreviewable play. NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay, a former referee, said that Goff needed to step back and pause to establish himself as a back after beginning the play behind the center.

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Detroit settled for a field goal for a 3-0 lead with 5:21 left in the first quarter.

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The loss ended the Lions' four-game winning streak. Detroit last lost 27-13 to the Green Bay Packers in its season opener last month.

Kerby Joseph ended with four total tackles. The safety suffered an injury scare during the second quarter. He was temporarily removed from the game as he tested his knee on the sidelines. The Lions said that he was questionable to return. However, Joseph was brought back before halftime and played the rest of the game.

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Kerby Joseph opens up about playing through injury in 30-17 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday

The Lions safety was visibly frustrated during his locker room interview after the game. Joseph opened up about the importance of pushing through his injury instead of taking some time off and rehabilitating.

"All gas, no brake, man," Joseph said. "The train don't slow down for nobody."
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Kerby Joseph also heaped praise on Thomas Harper for stepping up during his injury scare. Joseph also said that it's a "mental" battle instead of a physical one to get ready for each week's game.

Dan Campbell and the Lions (4-2) will next play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1) at home on Oct. 20. The game will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC and NFL+ at 7 p.m. ET. Can the Lions shake off the loss and return to their winning ways?

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Edited by Priyam Hazarika
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