Packers’ Rasul Douglas raises eyebrows with bizarre play vs Lions

green Bay Packers Cornerback Rasool Douglas has put together a second straight solid season, but it was a strange game on Sunday night against the Detroit Lions that had people scratching their heads.

With 2 seconds left in the first half, the Packers are leading 9-3. lions kicker Michael Badgley settled for a field goal that would cut the deficit. As both special teams lined up, Douglas moved down the line of scrimmage and touched the football.

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Douglas was flagged for unnecessary roughness on the play for slapping a Lions player, but it was the casual way that Douglas picked up the ball that drew attention to the defensive back.

Badgley kicked a field goal and Detroit took a three-point lead at the half.

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Green Bay Packers cornerback Rasull Douglas, #29, celebrates a defensive stop against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game at Lambeau Field on January 1, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Douglas finished the game with five tackles, two passes defensed and one tackle for loss. He would finish the season with 85 tackles, four interceptions, 15 passes defensed and five tackles for loss.

green bay Aaron Rodgers 13-yard pass to Allen Lazard. Detroit would hold on for good on a Jamal Williams touchdown run from the goal line. It was his second touchdown of the night and helped him surpass Barry Sanders for the most rushing touchdowns by a Lions running back in a single season.

Rasool Douglas, #29 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on January 1, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Detroit’s victory also eliminated Green Bay from playoff contention.