Chiefs vs. Saints and NFL refs (Photos via ESPN)
Another week of football, another instance of NFL refs under scrutiny for missing an obvious penalty call.
The latest criticism of the NFL refs occurred during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 5 home game against the New Orleans Saints. The game was probably over anyway, but the officials have no excuse for missing a clear-as-day pass interference penalty call.
The officiating controversy took place in the fourth quarter with New Orleans trailing by 13. Jake Haener had to finish the game for New Orleans after starting quarterback Derek Carr suffered an oblique injury.
Haener attempted a pass to wide receiver Chris Olave, who was blatantly interfered with by Chiefs safety Bryan Cook. Incredibly, the NFL refs didn’t bother to throw a flag here:
Looks like a missed pass interference call here as Chiefs CB Bryan Cook clearly makes early contact on Chris Olave. pic.twitter.com/Eh02CBNOLx
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulli) October 8, 2024
Even Troy Aikman couldn’t believe the play didn’t draw a flag:
Troy Aikman saying it should be a flag but can’t blame refs for wanting to go home? Not funny Troy! We know they love Chiefs #MNF pic.twitter.com/D74d4cjK07
— Connie Carberg (@ConnieScouts) October 8, 2024
As you would have expected, this non-call that benefited the Chiefs caused plenty of outrage from fans, with some even accusing the NFL of “rigging” it for Patrick Mahomes and the defending champs:
For what it’s worth, the penalty calls were almost even on Monday evening. New Orleans was flagged five times by the NFL refs for 70 yards, and the Chiefs were called for six infractions with 55 yards.
With the victory, the Chiefs improved to 5-0 heading into their bye week. As for the Saints, they have now lost three in a row following a once-promising 2-0 start. They host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. EST.
NFL Refs Weren’t The Issue In Chiefs-Saints Game
There was immense backlash against the NFL refs in the Chiefs-Cincinnati Bengals Week 2 game. There, the Bengals’ game-winning stop on fourth down was nullified by a controversial pass interference call that set up Harrison Butker’s game-winning field goal.But the officials cannot be blamed for this outcome. The Chiefs were the better team from start to finish, and even if Cook was flagged for PI on Olave, it’s not like the Saints were about to score two late touchdowns against the NFL’s No. 1 team.
Caitlin Clark Breaks Her Silence Days After WNBA Star Quit The League Following Controversial Remarks About The Fever Superstar’s Salary
Caitlin Clark (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named WNBA Rookie of the Year on Thursday, the league announced.
Clark overwhelmingly beat out Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese in a poll of 67 sportswriters and broadcasters.
The 22-year-old Clark saw her rookie campaign come to an end after the Fver were swept out of the playoffs by the Connecticut Sun.
A week after the postseason exit, Clark posted a message on Instagram to thank her fanbase.
“Year one,” the NCAA all-time leading scorer wrote along with a green tick emoji.
“Thank you to the many people who have supported me as I’ve been able to live my childhood dream.
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