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Twitter reacts: Final play of Falcons-Lions game

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9), pressured by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98), passes during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9), pressured by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98), passes during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
By Maghen Moore
Sept 24, 2017

The Detroit Lions had apparently scored the winning touchdown with eight seconds to play Sunday, but a reversal of the call (and a subsequent 10-second runoff of the game clock) preserved the Falcons’ 30-26 win -- and sent the Twitter world buzzing.

Twitter reacted to the three interceptions, the final play and the Falcons’ win.

🤘 (@biscuitg0d) September 24, 2017

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