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Caldwell explains why Megatron wasn't on field for Packers' Hail Mary

Published Dec. 7, 2015 10:51 a.m. ET

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The Detroit Lions were on the wrong side of a miracle last Thursday, when they lost to the Green Bay Packers on a Hail Mary to end the game.

In retrospect, the Lions could have done more to thwart Aaron Rodgers' desperation heave. For example, 6-foot-5 wide receiver Calvin Johnson should have been on the field to help knock down the jump-ball.

Over the weekend, Lions head coach Jim Caldwell explained why Megatron was on the sideline for the game-deciding play. He said the Lions were expecting another latteral play and not a Hail Mary, according to ESPN's Michael Rothstein:

Johnson has played three defensive snaps in his career, according to ESPN. Tight end Eric Ebron also confirmed that this is something the All-Pro pass-catcher practices "a lot."

The Lions can't go back and change what happened last Thursday, but they'd be wise to have a gigantic player like Johnson leaping up for all future Hail Mary plays -- both offensive and defensive.

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