Overview
- The pivotal play occurred Sunday, Sept. 27, when a defensive pass interference flag on Rams cornerback Josh Wallace wiped away what replays showed as a potential interception and set up Bo Nix’s go-ahead touchdown for the Broncos.
- Broncos receiver Pat Bryant publicly admitted he “sold it just enough” to draw the call while also saying he felt a shove from Wallace.
- Rams coach Sean McVay said the league told him the call should not have been made, but the NFL confirmed the finding will not change the 30-26 final score and will be used for training purposes.
- Pass interference is a judgment call that is not reviewable by replay, and media analysts and former officials remain split on whether the contact merited a flag.
- The episode has sharpened debate over flopping, possible fines, and whether the NFL should alter how officials are trained or how pass interference is handled on replay, with some coaches arguing review would create more subjectivity and delay.