VIDEO: Detroit Lions Player Caught On Camera Trying To Snap Jordan Love’s Foot In Half With A Dirty Ankle Lock
Jordan Love (Photo via FOX Sports)
Lions defensive back Brian Branch was ejected from the game for what the refs deemed an illegal hit on Packers wide receiver Bo Melton. On the same play, however, the refs missed what should have been another foul for Houston’s ankle lock on Jordan Love.
Here’s the angle of Branch’s hit that led to an ejection:
And here’s the clip of James Houston putting Jordan Love in an ankle lock, similar to the move that WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle performed on his opponents:
What can we say? The hatred between these two NFC North foes is at its peak now that they’re both in Super Bowl contention. Certainly, no love is lost between Dan Campbell’s squad and Matt LaFleur’s guys.
The Lions carried a 17-3 lead into the locker room. A victory would move them to 7-1 and likely end Green Bay’s hopes of snagging the NFC North crown.
Jordan Love Is Struggling vs. Lions
Love had a miserable first half against the Lions, completing just 10 pass attempts for 120 yards, no touchdown and a back-breaking pick-six that turned the game upside down.
