{
  "id": 13984187,
  "title": "NFL Admits Mistake On the Bills Loss to Patriots",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/nfl-admits-mistake-on-the-bills-loss-to-patriots",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T15:02:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-admits-mistake-bills-loss-150204009.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The NFL has acknowledged a significant oversight in a recent game between the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills. This mistake, which occurred late in the fourth quarter, could have potentially altered the match's outcome. The error took place during a decisive play involving a 12-yard touchdown catch by tight end Hunter Henry. This occurred on 3rd-and-10 with just 55 seconds remaining in the game, marking a crucial moment in the Patriots' 45-17 victory over the Bills.\n\nHowever, the Patriots face another setback as their injured offensive lineman Will Campbell is expected to miss time due to a knee sprain sustained during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Campbell left the field after being tackled and hurt his right leg, the same one where he tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) last season. The Patriots' medical team is closely monitoring his condition and even had to bring in rookie Caleb Lomu to fill in at left tackle. Lomu, a first-round pick, played 47 snaps that day, underscoring the depth issues the team now faces.\n\nMoreover, the injury bug has affected several players on both sides of the ball. In addition to Campbell, TreVeyon Henderson and Dre’Mont Jones also left the game due to injury. Lomu confirmed he was prepared to start regardless of the situation, highlighting the team's reliance on depth. The Patriots have already lost guards Mike Onwenu and Greg Van Roten this season, and the additional absence of Campbell could prompt Marcus Bryant to be moved off the injured reserve list.",
  "summary": "The NFL admitted to missing a major penalty during the Patriots' victory over the Bills. A late 12-yard pass to Hunter Henry could have changed everything.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}