Green Bay Packers cornerback and return specialist Keisean Nixon criticized the officiating which potentially impacted Thursday Night Football clash against the Detroit Lions. The Packers suffered a 34-31 loss that could significantly impact their NFC North division standing.Two specific plays fueled Nixon's frustration. First, a crucial third-and-goal illegal contact penalty in the first quarter gave the Lions a new set of downs. David Montgomery capitalized, scoring the game's opening touchdown. The second contentious moment came on a pivotal 17-yard reception by Amon-Ra St. Brown during the Lions' game-winning drive."It was bulls**t. I should be able to stand my ground," Nixon said via The Athletic's Matt Schneidman. "Late in the game on the dig with St. Brown, I stood my ground, he pushed off and they didn't call it, so it's ticky-tacky, but they're at home, so we expect that."Keisean Nixon's defensive complaints overshadow the intense battleSyndication: Journal Sentinel - Source: ImagnThe officiating became a central narrative in a game that was otherwise a masterclass of strategic football. Lions coach Dan Campbell's aggressive play-calling stood in stark contrast to Keisean Nixon's defensive complaints.Campbell's bold fourth-down decision with 43 seconds left proved decisive. Despite Jared Goff falling during the snap, he handed the ball to David Montgomery for a critical 7-yard gain. This gutsy call prevented Jordan Love and the Packers from mounting a final response.The game's statistics tell a compelling story. The Lions dominated early, leading 10-0 just minutes into the second quarter. Love struggled, managing only 31 passing yards in the first half. Za'Darius Smith's early sack set a tone of defensive pressure that would define the game's first half.The Packers fought back dramatically in the third quarter, outscoring the Lions 14-7. Josh Jacobs emerged as a key player, scoring three touchdowns and briefly giving Green Bay a lead. However, Detroit's resilience ultimately prevailed.With the win, the Lions clinched a playoff berth and extended their franchise-record winning streak to 11 games. They improved to an impressive 12-1 record, while the Packers dropped to 9-4.Coach Matt LaFleur acknowledged the game's intensity, saying:"It was tough and it went back and forth. There were just a couple plays that didn't go our way."The loss leaves the Packers still in the wild card hunt, with their Week 15 matchup against the Seahawks looming large.