During a game between the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions, Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith was called for intentional grounding. Smith pleaded his case to head referee Alex Kemp, but Kemp responded with a humorous retort, saying, 'I'm talking to America here.' Despite the penalty, the Seahawks went on to win the game.

• Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith was called for intentional grounding during a game against the Detroit Lions.
• Head referee Alex Kemp responded to Smith's plea with the humorous retort, 'I'm talking to America here.'
• The Seahawks went on to win the game despite the penalty.