With Trent Williams’ groin injury sustained during the 49ers’ Week 16 defeat to the Baltimore Ravens, among other ailments, the hosts of “49ers Talk,” Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan, talk about how the team is being affected.
NFL officials, of all people, may have helped the 49ers’ pursuit of the NFC’s top playoff spot. Towards the conclusion of the Dallas Cowboys’ 20-19 victory over the Detroit Lions on Saturday night, they made a contentious decision.
At AT&T Stadium, Detroit was within one score following a Jared Goff touchdown throw to Amon-Ra St. Brown with 23 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. However, Lions coach Dan Campbell showed bravery by electing to go for a two-point convert and the victory. It was successful as well, as Goff’s throw was intercepted by offensive lineman Taylor Decker during a deceptive play.
Refs ruled that Decker’s unlawful touching was inadmissible since he had not registered as an eligible receiver, thus it didn’t matter. The Lions
