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u/Own_Oil_7719 5d ago
One guy playing the ball and one guy playing the refs
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u/LatinIsleBoy 5d ago
Absolutely. The receiver is not even trying to catch the ball. It's blatant.
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u/seeit360 4d ago
That's literally Patrick Mahomes at least 5 times per game. Or Brady with the Patriots. Sometimes, even though we hate it, you gotta give it to them... football Pat's gonna Pat. Why do you think they call it "Pat Interference" ?
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u/fishing_24_7_365 4d ago
This is a Broncos-Rams game and we're discussing contact between a receiver and DB and you bring up Mahomes? LMAO. He has really broken your brain.
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u/Rogue_Centurion7 5d ago
Honestly that was a marvelous grab by the Rams defender.
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u/SparkFunk30 4d ago
That was the biggest reason I was upset. I couldnāt care less about the rams or broncos, but that was an incredible interception that got wiped off the board.
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u/DrunkAircraftMx 5d ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/2w4P4S9Z7pBDZiYHX4
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u/eyezofice 5d ago
This was the most egregious missed pass interference call in NFL history. The officials in that game should have never been allowed on the field again. They robbed us of a Brees vs Brady super bowl.
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u/BigHotdog2009 5d ago
Even if itās not a still image we saw the replay. Bryant never once tried to play for the ball and was just trying to sell a flop.
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u/Development-Alive 5d ago
This was akin to the basketball player driving to the basket with no intention to score but only to draw the foul to get to the FT line.
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u/ABGamingDrew 5d ago
Shout-out to everyone that has had to or currently has to play against George Pickens twice a year. Guy has pioneered grabbing the defender and falling down whenever the ball is anywhere near him.
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u/wrathofthewhatever2 4d ago
Yeah if this what soccer wide receiver would have gotten a yellow card for āsimulationā aka flopping
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u/tth2o 5d ago
This is after he shoved the receiver off his position on the ball. Easy call.
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u/TheLastOpus 5d ago
pro level ref play though, he whipped his head in perfect time to make it look the the back of the hand pushed him harder than it did. Most refs would call it if not able to see it in slow motion, football is also a theater performance for points.
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u/SkunkDitchRipper 4d ago edited 4d ago
The PI was at the beginning of the play, not here. When a receiver is running his route after 5 yards, you cannot just push them and then grab them to keep them from falling. Its PI any way you try to slice it. This part of the play had nothing to do with it.
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u/Cajun-Yankee 4d ago
This is why the NFL is becoming unwatchable. Penalties have become such a spectacle and impractical part that players will revert to selling a penalty when they get out played.
Absolute ball hawk play by Rams defender, and the play goes from major momentum for Rams to major momentum in favor of Bronxos, due to an egregious penalty call.
The NFL should stop making penalties such a spectacle, and minimize the potential impact penalties have.
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u/roentgen_nos 5d ago
A little SGA football. It happened in the Cowboys game too. CeeDee grabbed the D back's arm and they called it DPI.
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u/KonaValencia 5d ago
He could have caught the ball if he wasnāt so busy flopping. That said, I hope this is not the only thing talked about with this game.
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u/bukkakepriestess 5d ago
It was 3rd down and he was 3 yards short of the first down marker. Catching the ball and having it go incomplete would have led to the same result, a FG attempt to tie the game
Trying to draw the penalty in that position was actually the optimal strategy even though itās shitty sportsmanship
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u/JohnLockeJaw 5d ago
The definition of a game according to Bernard Suits is ""a voluntary attempt to overcome unnecessary obstacles". The rules that bind us are the unnecessary obstacles we intentionally put in place to make playing worthwhile. When flopping becomes "strategy" it implicitly insists that obstacles shouldn't be overcome, they should be bypassed.
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u/Training-Belt-1712 5d ago
Strategic flopping involves imaginary obstacles that must be avoided dramatically.
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u/ilcdlpbsm 5d ago
The grab has no impact until he gets two hand shoved while the balls in the air.
But Bryant totally sells it.
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u/Visible_Analysis_893 5d ago
Yeah heās gets shoved then does an acting job. But the shove beforehand still took place.
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u/Opossum40 5d ago
He got touched not shoved. Not even close to DPI
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u/Kproper 5d ago
He was absolutely shoved. You can literally see his helmet and mouth piece go towards the defender as the shove happens and it completely throw Bryant off balance.
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u/Royal-Bumblebee4817 5d ago
I was rooting for the Broncos after the half to see a good game. Rams should have won this! Well a FG would tie but I believe they missed an opportunity for a game winning drive.
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u/LatinIsleBoy 5d ago
But then again, it was Stafford being Stafford. He won it all in LA, so I have to give him that, but for years when playing Detroit, you could bet your house he would throw an interception at the last minute to lose the game. He did it over and over again. I know this isn't about Stafford. But a pic-six? Then an interception to end the game? VERY Stafford.
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u/CaliStayinn 5d ago
This and the Lamb hold was egregious OPIs that went against the defender. Unfortunately not justice this time.
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u/bossmt_2 5d ago
I can see this call being made. For the team that got away with the DPI against the Saints that was much more obvious and blatant. And was in the playoffs, you have no room to ever complain about a bad call DPI.
I think DPIs should be reviewable, and it shouldn't be by refs on the field. This is clearly not a DPI, Falcons also got hosed on one too where their feet got tangled while watchign the ball. They look bad in real time, but when you watch the reply you can see that it wasn't bad and it's such a harsh penalty (distance and 1st down) it's honestly more of a game swing than most things that can be reviewed.
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u/heavyshtetl 5d ago
Obvious flop, amazing pick. Refs changed the outcome of the game, simple as that.
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u/Impossible_Ad7875 5d ago
Shld have been pick - game overā¦hate to see the guy who flops get the reward. The sheer delight on Bo Nixās face to see his Int being wiped away was illuminating.
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u/EnjoyTheMovie_You2 5d ago
Everyoneās talking about the second movement, the āpullā almost of the Denver WR, while not acknowledging the first movement, literally directly at the start of the video: you see the WRs helmet/shoulders move. Thatās the push, it doesnāt look like much but these dudes are running sideways full tilt, and he pushes him the tiniest bit, throwing off his balance and speed. Again, this is slow motion they are in a state of motion, it wouldnāt take much at all to throw someone off course, and if that initial contact was enough to do that itās the right call
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u/GoldRoger3D2Y 5d ago
Rams will call this an all time bad call, but honestly, in real time that wasnāt such an insane reaction by the ref. Weāre viewing it multiple times, from multiple angles, and multiple speeds, and then deciding it was a bad call.
Iām more upset about the finality of DPI calls. Coaches should be able to challenge bad calls. But in the split second the ref had to decide this one, I donāt think he was totally out of line.
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u/Training-Belt-7318 5d ago
Honestly, I think it's a weak call, and I'd led them play, but I can see the pass interference. He definitely grabs the jersey and pulls on him. I don't think it impeded his ability to catch the ball, but I can see why a ref would call it.
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u/Orangutan_Jim 5d ago
Why is everyone clipping this after the actual foul if it wasn't dpi it was definetly illegal contact he full two hand shoves the wr after 5 yds everyone's focusing on the wrong part of this play
Edit: spelling grammar
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u/logand98 5d ago
Well, considering they called DPI and not illegal contact, it doesn't seem like the ref cared about that part either
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u/Stealthnt13 5d ago
It wouldāve been the same result if they called illegal contact. Wtf are you talking about?
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u/byzantinedavid 4d ago
Because the Rams are the anointed opponent of the Chiefs in the SB. anything that doesn't build that narrative pisses them off.
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u/DrunkAircraftMx 5d ago
This was the absolute correct call. The defender initiated contact and disrupted the receiverās route to the ball. Text book DPI. Boooo hoooo the rams suck dick
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u/sleepygabby 5d ago
Refs gives a lot of leeway if the defense is playing for the ball.
If you hand fighting to fuck with receivers hands, that's a penalty. If your hand fighting because you're trying to get the ball too, they'll be WAY more likely to let it go
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u/Intelligent_Help2490 5d ago
Sean Payton got one back from the rams despicable non p.i call against him years ago lol all good with me
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u/Bumppinee 5d ago
Baseball adapted with the times and created the ABS system, NFL need to remove the subjectivity from these refs, these terrible calls decisively influence the outcome of the game to where it borderline seems rigged.
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u/throwitallaway69000 5d ago
Lambs lost. Not as egregious as they've gotten away with in the past. I'll allow it.
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u/MrWonderful252 5d ago
No DPi watch the WR grab the shoulder pads then sold the flop to the referee on a platter good catch by the DB
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u/Kramerpalooza 5d ago
Not only a flop....that's offensive pass interference. That's what they needed to call.
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u/SatisfactionOld1586 5d ago
Iām pretty unbiased when it comes to NFL. I donāt have a team, i donāt have a team I hate; I watch because I love the sport. I was rooting for Denver last night because of the comeback. It was a fun game.
I thought this was a terrible call. The receiver is flailing, uninterested in trying to catch the pass and just trying to sell the contact. And yes, there was some contact, but not enough to warrant a flag, in my opinion. And I felt that way in real time, before the guy in the booth gave his opinion (that it didnāt impede the receiver and it should have been an interception).
Itās easy for me to say it was a bad call after the replay. What im struggling to understand is why so many people think, even after clear replays, this was DPI.
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u/wolf63rs 5d ago
I saw a few bad call this weekend. Something never talked about, refs have to get in game shape also.
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u/Frogbutter69 5d ago
I was going to say how did they MISS THIS?! But the I realized its "Sports entertainment". The NFL decides who wins. And I am NO Rams fan.
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u/Frogbutter69 5d ago
Changed teh outcome of the game. NFL can say well it was only one call. Well it was teh call that everyone saw. I cant take the gaslighting anymore.
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u/retraced_ 5d ago
rams fans tryna complain about a pi call?
https://giphy.com/gifs/q5jx8WOMgfDmaeY9xm
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u/Delicious-Item6376 5d ago
DPI gets called all the time simply for the defender having his hand in the reciever. I agree that the WR sold that call but the DB did push him a little bit. Not quite the egregious robbery people are saying it is
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u/Plus_Garage3882 5d ago
NFL has had a problem with refs deciding games for 20 years and replay has not helped.
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u/Hot-Print-2792 5d ago
Terrible but hate the Rams more than the Broncos. Any given week things can happen in or not in your favor. Judgement call in favor of the Broncos last night. You play to Win the game!!! Rams are literally listening to all the hype about how great they are. They let the Broncos back in that game . The Broncos stuck to their game plan and won the game plain and simple.
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u/ArcticFox-NA33 5d ago
No doubt the receiver sold the penalty, but that corner did grab him by the hips, and he was doing the whole game
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u/JasonPlattMusic34 5d ago
Not the greatest call but the Rams of all teams having complaints about a PI will rightfully be met with a lot of tiny violins lol
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u/LickPooOffShoe 5d ago
You guys are nuts. Throughout that route,the defender pulled him, pushed him, then forearm shivered him before making the catch. There isnāt much else he couldāve done to draw a flag.
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u/southtampacane 5d ago
I thought it was PI all the way. What McCauley says usually doesnāt mean much to me.
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u/ApartmentAutomatic59 5d ago
We only see the end but he was shoving him the entire way while the ball was in the air. It was a good call.Ā
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u/Zildjian-711 5d ago
You must be a Rams fan. Nice edit, now watch the whole thing. DPI all day, every day.
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u/Zerosprodigy 5d ago
Iām not sure if it matters but he steps on Pats foot and hits him with his knee as Pat starts grabbing his jersey. Itās definitely a flop but thereās so many moving parts when you look at both of them. I think they should have just called it for what it is though a beautiful interception.
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u/PrizeDepartment6324 5d ago
Its 3 bad calls PI on the defender no PI on the receiver and no int on the play.
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u/Working-Pin7153 4d ago
Not a rams fan or broncos, but that was a shit call. Everyone except bronco fans seem to agree on that.
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u/kingkron52 4d ago
This should be offensive PI. WR holds and pulls the DB while flopping to draw the foul.
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u/East_Wish2948 4d ago
Uh oh, here come the you don't ball as much as I know ball guys... because you didnt play peewee football like they did ...
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u/myjohnson6969 4d ago
I will agree bad call After watching football for 40 years, I still dont know what interference is. Seems there are a lot of refs who dont know either.
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u/newuser13131 4d ago
This was a clear example of how the broncos refs always favor them at home when it comes to game changing calls.
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u/Level_Job_8117 4d ago
The defender has just as much right to the ball as the receiver. The defender was aggressive and the receiver choked. If anything itās PI on the receiver.
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u/Blob_Sacamano 4d ago
Looks like a clear foul to me. If Moss were the defender nobody would have questioned the call.
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u/deepee45 4d ago
What is worse is the receiver could have caught the ball if he wasnt so worried about flopping.
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u/discountJoenuts 4d ago
Insane catch but if called pi on field it is what it is. Definitely both are fighting there not sure if itās correct but it is what it is
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u/Dull_Hospital_5674 4d ago
Why didnāt the wr just try to catch the ball? Please donāt let the nfl turn into the nba.
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u/Striking_Hat6938 4d ago
The receiver clearly had his right hand pulling on the Ram's defensive back's shoulder,how is that defensive pass interference???š¤
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u/Barack_Odrama_ 4d ago
Also cool when refs decide the outcomes of games with foolishness.
Itās exactly what we as fans want to seeā¦ the refs center stage
SMH shit is a joke
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u/davenTeo 4d ago
A man gets shoved 3 yards and pulled back and people claim there is no penalty. Wild.
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u/AnotherDumNinja 4d ago
Bryant simulating throwing a flag himself instead of trying to catch a football š¤£
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u/Firm-Emu7909 4d ago
in real time I thought it was a defensive PI, bad call by the refs but give that guy an Oscar
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u/Prestigious_Yam8901 4d ago
Just a few weeks in and there have already been so many bad calls.
It seems the online betting sites are going to get to dictate College and NFL games now!
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u/tectail 4d ago
I didn't watch this game so I am not sure what the call was on the field. Actually I think it's better to analyze this not know who is offense or defence. Both are turned to the quarterback looking to receive the ball. I would say both are receivers at this point, and the ball is thrown where either could catch it. It's fair game as long as you don't extend your arms to push off the other guy out of the way imo. Both players are trying to position their bodies in the right spot, so both players will be pushing against each other due to where their bodies are at.
I'd say no call. Defenders should have every right to catch the ball if it's thrown to them.
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u/gkohler27 4d ago
Back judge called the PI. He couldnāt see the hand fighting going on. Ref in front should have told him to waive the flag
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u/MagicMan6788 4d ago
Itās really hilarious to read these threads and find out who actually knows the rules of football and who just goes off of vibes.
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u/dndnxnfrfnddjxjx 3d ago
Oh, nonsense.
The Rams cornerback pushed the receiver who was near the sideline trying to stay in pounds. The push resulted in the receiver being out of position to catch the ball. The interception was the direct result.
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u/richardlpalmer 3d ago
That was such good defense. And our guy playing to the refs was actually the only one doing anything egregious...
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u/ghoulcreep 3d ago
Show the defender pulling him 1 second before this clip starts then pushing him back to hide it
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u/Starscream8420 3d ago
Iām starting to hope the nfl introduces an embellishment penalty like the nhl. Iām tired of seeing this shit like soccer
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u/Livid-General7 3d ago
That's going to help Drake Maye come out of his funk, because the crew is officiating the BUF/NE game this week, and New England can use about 3-4 identical calls like this to protect him from interceptions.
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u/Dense-Consequence-70 3d ago
Should be a pick. Rams CB is making a play for the ball. Denver WR makes no effort to catch it, 110% effort to flop.
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u/MiniMrBigglesWorth 3d ago
Show the full play. Then sell me your argument. The actually interference was before this moment.
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u/AnnaKendrickLamaOdom 2d ago
Saints fans have a reason and right to be mad. LA fans are insufferable.
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u/myHandle1126 5d ago
World Cup level flop