Overview
- Late in the fourth quarter on Sunday night, Rams cornerback Josh Wallace appeared to intercept a pass, but officials flagged him for defensive pass interference and the penalty erased the turnover and moved the Broncos to first‑and‑goal.
- Broncos receiver Pat Bryant told CBS Colorado he “did sell it just enough” to draw the flag while also saying he felt a shove from Wallace, confirming he embellished contact to influence the call.
- Broadcast analysts and former officials remain divided on whether the on‑field call was correct, with some saying Wallace made illegal contact and others saying the call was marginal.
- Rams coach Sean McVay later said the NFL told him Wallace should not have been flagged, a contested report that keeps the play under league scrutiny even though pass interference calls are not subject to replay review.
- Bryant’s admission touched off heavy social‑media backlash and renewed debate over gamesmanship, referee discretion and the NFL’s choice to keep DPI a judgment call rather than reviewable evidence, which could shape how officials and players act in future close games.