The Detroit Lions faced allegations of cheating following their 26-20 overtime win against the Los Angeles Rams in the 2024 NFL season opener.

During the game, concerns were raised when the Lions’ blue-and-silver uniforms appeared to blend with the end zone’s colors, potentially deceiving Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.

In a critical second-quarter play, Stafford threw an interception to Lions safety Kerby Joseph after being pressured by Aidan Hutchinson.

The incident was attributed to the color clash, as Stafford seemed to be misled by the camouflaged jerseys. Fans had mixed reactions, with some praising the tactic as clever while others questioned its legality.

Despite the setback, the Rams rallied in the second half, with Cooper Kupp scoring to give them a 20-17 lead.

The Lions equalized with a late field goal, forcing the game into overtime where David Montgomery’s touchdown secured the win.

The matchup highlighted the trade between the teams that swapped quarterbacks, with Stafford and Jared Goff both making significant impacts for their respective teams.

The Lions, who reached the NFC Championship last season, and the Rams, who won Super Bowl LVI with Stafford, might face each other again in the playoffs.

The Lions will next play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while the Rams will take on the Arizona Cardinals.