Broncos’ Fourth-Quarter Rally Over Eagles Fuels Fresh Scrutiny of NFL Officiating
Referee Adrian Hill defended the late no-call on Dallas Goedert as mutual hand fighting.
Overview
- Denver erased a 17-3 fourth-quarter deficit to beat Philadelphia 21-17 at Lincoln Financial Field.
- A potential defensive pass interference on JL Skinner against Dallas Goedert went uncalled late, which Hill said did not meet the threshold for a foul.
- Officials also flagged Denver for offensive pass interference and initially called Bo Nix for intentional grounding before overturning it without an announced explanation.
- CBS voices Tony Romo, Jim Nantz and rules analyst Gene Steratore criticized the decisions and the replay communication lapse during the broadcast.
- The league offered no broader clarification as reaction swelled, with penalties affecting both teams: Denver 12 for 121 yards and Philadelphia nine for 55.