Sunday’s Biggest NFL Games Plagued by Debatable Pass Interference Calls
There's no obvious solution for judgment calls.
Two of the most-watched NFL games on Sunday, Ravens-Cowboys and Broncos-Rams, were marred by controversial pass interference calls that could have altered the outcomes. In the Ravens-Cowboys game, Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was penalized for defensive pass interference on Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins with 23 seconds left, giving the Cowboys a first down.
Defenders, including rules analyst Gene Steratore, felt that offensive pass interference should have been called instead. The play did not decide the game, as the Ravens won 34-31.
In the Broncos-Rams game, Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant was penalized for pass interference on Rams cornerback Josh Wallace with 1:09 remaining, leading to a Broncos touchdown and extra point. Critics, such as rules analyst Terry McAulay, argued that Wallace should not have been penalized, as he was not hindered enough to warrant a pass interference call. The decision ultimately allowed the Broncos to win 30-26.
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