green bay packers Head coach Matt LaFleur wasn't happy with the unsportsmanlike conduct he saw on the field from a Detroit Lions fan just before kickoff Thursday night at Ford Field. In Detroit.
LaFleur appeared to get into a shouting match with a man who appeared to be on the field helping raise the American flag during the national anthem before kickoff. The two were eventually separated by Packers staff and game officials, an incident that stunned the veteran head coach.
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur claps with his players after a touchdown Thursday during a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit. (Imagination)
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“I've never been a part of anything like that,” he told reporters after the game.
“He was talking trash to our players and giving them signs to cut their throats. And you were trying to defuse it, and he attacked me in the face.”
LaFleur expressed disappointment that fans were not removed before the situation worsened.
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches a game against the San Francisco 49ers on November 24 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Jeff Hanisch Iman Images)
Packers head coach and Lions fan part ways on field before game
“I thought it was pretty unsportsmanlike behavior. I've never seen anything like that. I've been to a lot of stadiums and usually they police it better. Arrogant fans who want to be in on the action.” I thought so,” he said. .
“I hope security or something steps in and gets him out of there, because he shouldn't be doing that.”
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The Packers will have a mini-bye before traveling west to play a game. seattle seahawks December 15th.
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery runs for a touchdown during Thursday's game against the Green Bay Packers in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Green Bay has struggled in district play this season, going 1-3 against the Lions on Thursday, falling 34-31. Still, with an 8-1 record against opponents outside of the NFC North, they remain in good enough shape to earn a spot in the wild-card playoffs.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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