{
  "id": 11031138,
  "title": "NFL told Sean McVay that Josh Wallace shouldn't have been flagged DPI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/nfl-told-sean-mcvay-that-josh-wallace-shouldnt-have-been-flagged-dpi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T21:11:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-told-sean-mcvay-josh-211133887.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a press conference on Wednesday, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay stated that defensive back Josh Wallace should not have been penalized for pass interference during the team's Sunday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos in Week 3. The NFL agreed, acknowledging that the call by referee Bill Vinovich's crew was incorrect. Although this ruling will not alter the outcome of Denver's 30-26 victory over Los Angeles, it has fueled further controversy surrounding the decision. Wallace's initial interception was negated by the DPI penalty, and the Broncos subsequently scored a game-tying touchdown. The Rams then had one last chance to score, but quarterback Matthew Stafford threw an interception on the final play. Denver wide receiver Pat Bryant admitted to intentionally selling the contact to draw the flag, while also claiming that Wallace had shoved him from behind. Despite Bryant's admission, the NFL ultimately disagreed with its initial ruling.",
  "summary": "The NFL told Rams coach Sean McVay that DB Josh Wallace should not have been flagged for DPI against Pat Bryant on SNF.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Sean McVay says NFL agrees officials erred on pass interference that swung Rams’ loss to Broncos",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/sean-mcvay-says-nfl-agrees-officials-erred-on-pass-interference-that",
        "published": "2026-09-30T21:59:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}