Missed Calls: How NFL Referees Are Changing Games

NFL referees are making significant mistakes by not calling pass interference when they should. This is a major issue that can change the outcome of games.

Recent Incidents

In recent weeks, two crucial games had key moments where pass interference was not called:

• Baltimore vs. New England: A Baltimore player pulled down a New England receiver before the ball arrived. No flag was thrown.
• Atlanta vs. Los Angeles: An Atlanta player hooked the arm of a Los Angeles receiver. Again, no flag.

Consequences

These mistakes have huge consequences. In the second game, if the pass interference had been called, the Rams would have been much closer to scoring a touchdown. They might have even won the game.

History of the Problem

This is not the first time this has happened. In 2019, a missed pass interference call helped the Rams reach the Super Bowl. The NFL tried to fix this by allowing replay reviews, but it did not work well. Now, they have stopped trying to fix it.

Possible Solutions

The NFL needs to find a way to fix this problem. One idea is to make the penalty for pass interference less severe. This way, referees would have less power to change the outcome of a game.

Importance in Sports Betting

Until the NFL fixes this problem, referees will continue to have too much influence on games. This is especially important in the age of sports betting, where every call can have a big impact.