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Bills allege laser shined at players in Detroit

Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone says the team filed a complaint to NFL security officials alleging someone shined a laser pointer from the stands
Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Buffalo Bills kicker Dan Carpenter (2) makes a game winning field goal during the fourth quarter as punter Colton Schmidt (6) holds the ball against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

DETROIT, MI-- An NFL investigation is underway after an incident at Sunday's Bills game.

The league is looking into claims that a fan shined a laser pointer at Bills Quarterback Kyle Orton and Kicker Dan Carpenter.

One incident occurred when Carpenter was attempting a 50-yard field goal, the one he missed, and afterward you can see him complaining to the referees.

In the 4th quarter, during a passing play that ended with an incompletion, Kyle Orton also complained to the referees about the laser.

ID=16803777The Bills tell 2 On Your side they made NFL security aware of the situation during the game and referred comment to the league.

The Lions issued this statement yesterday:

"We are aware of the reports from today's game involving the use of a laser, and we have been in contact with NFL security regarding this issue. Lasers are a prohibited item at Ford Field. While Ford Field security was unable to identify anyone using a laser at today's game, any future occurrence will be dealt with accordingly."

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