SAD NEWS: A STAR PLAYER FOR DALLA COWBOYS IS READY TO MAKE A MOVE TO

Ahead of Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Minnesota Vikings, the Lions’ social media crew posted a video of offensive tackle Taylor Decker arriving at Ford Field. The picture caption? “Reporting for duty” was a not-so-subtle allusion to the fact that, during last week’s heartbreaking loss to the Dallas Cowboys, referee Brad Allen mistook offensive lineman Dan Skipper for offensive lineman Decker.

A video of offensive tackle Taylor Decker arriving at Ford Field was shared on social media by the Lions ahead of their regular-season finale against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The picture caption? “Reporting for duty” was a not-so-subtle allusion to the fact that, during last week’s heartbreaking loss to the Dallas Cowboys, referee Brad Allen mistook offensive lineman Dan Skipper for offensive lineman Decker.

Decker took it a step further, teasingly responding to Detroit’s tweet with the phrase “This is not me.” In response to Decker, the Lions’ social media staff posted a picture of Skipper showing up at team headquarters with the phrase, “Here you are.” They were prepared for the ultimate joke.

The Lions lost not just a score but also the opportunity to be the top seed in the NFC playoffs and have home-field advantage all the way to the Super Bowl due to Allen’s false belief that Skipper had reported as an eligible receiver rather than Decker. Instead, they lost 20-19 to the Cowboys, and they were tied with Dallas at 11-5 going into Week 18. If the 49ers defeat the Cowboys on Sunday, Detroit will secure the No. 2 seed; however, the 12-4 San Francisco 49ers have already guaranteed a first-round bye and home-field advantage.

Decker went one step further, sarcastically replying “This is not me” to Detroit’s post on Twitter. The Lions’ social media team was ready for the ultimate punch line, responding to Decker with a photo of Skipper arriving at team facilities accompanied by the caption “Here you are.”