The Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers were locked in a back-and-forth battle on Monday Night Football. GM John Lynch was fully invested in what was going on on the field, despite the game not having playoff implications for the already-eliminated 49ers.
After the Lions took a 31–28 lead, Lynch couldn't hide his frustrations from his seat in his suite. The ESPN broadcast caught a vexed Lynch pounding his fist on the table in front of him after a four-yard touchdown reception from Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Announcers Joe Buck and Troy Aikman couldn't help but laugh at Lynch's intensity, knowing the Hall of Fame safety is the ultimate competitor.
"Frustrating John Lynch. I wouldn't want to get in his way," said Buck.
"He's as competitive as they come. Anyone who saw his Hall of Fame career knows that. I mean, look at him. He's about ready to put his face in that glass," added Aikman.
49ers GM John Lynch was not happy about this Lions go-ahead TD.
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Lynch, much like the players on the field, was determined to see San Francisco pick up a win. While it wouldn't vault them into the postseason, it'd be a friendly reminder that, once they're back to full strength, the 49ers can be a real threat in the NFC, despite their down season.
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