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The NFL has told the Detroit Lions that the officials missed Ndamukong Suh being held on a fourh-and-6 conversion during Dallas' game-winning drive.

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The NFL has issued a second mea culpa to the Detroit Lions, following the team's stunning 24-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in the opening round of the playoffs.

According to an ESPN report, the league has informed the Lions that officials missed a holding infraction committed against defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh on a key fourth-and-6 play during Dallas' game-winning drive.

Suh, rushing for the right defensive tackle spot, is hooked by Cowboys left guard Ronald Leary and eventually dragged to the ground as Dallas quarterback Tony Romo releases his throw.

With extra time to manuever in the pocket, Romo found tight end Jason Witten down the middle of the field for 21 yards and the first down. Eight plays later, which included a pair of defensive holding calls against the Lions, Romo found Terrance Williams for the deciding score.

This latest information only adds to the controversial ending of the game, which also saw the officials overturn a defensive pass interference call against Dallas and opt not to penalize Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant for charging from the sideline on to the field to confront an official about a penalty call.

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