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NFL Referee Mistakenly Calls Fumble a 'Basketball' Incident During Texans-Bills Game

Referee Clay Martin's slip-up draws laughter and sparks social media reactions, highlighting his dual role as a basketball coach.

  • During the Texans-Bills game, referee Clay Martin mistakenly referred to a fumble as a 'basketball' incident.
  • Martin's error occurred when Bills QB Josh Allen was pushed out of bounds, and the ball came loose.
  • The crowd reacted with laughter, and the incident quickly became a topic of amusement on social media.
  • Martin, a former high school basketball coach, has recently been promoted to athletic director at Jenks Public Schools.
  • Despite the mistake, Martin's officiating was seen as a positive for the Texans, with no penalties announced against them by mid-second quarter.
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