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Referee Cites Arm Grab After Controversial Late PI Seals Eagles' Win Over Lions

Alex Kemp issued a pool-report rationale citing a grab that many viewers disputed.

Overview

  • The flag on Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin for defensive pass interference on A.J. Brown came on third-and-8 with under two minutes remaining and awarded Philadelphia a decisive first down.
  • Referee Alex Kemp said the official saw Brown's arm get grabbed and restricted from going up for the pass, which he described as the basis for the penalty.
  • NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth condemned the ruling on the broadcast, calling it an "absolutely terrible" decision that determined the outcome.
  • Lions coach Dan Campbell defended Ya-Sin's coverage and said he would not ask him to change his approach, while Ya-Sin avoided criticizing officials and noted stars like Brown often draw such calls.
  • Pass interference is not reviewable under NFL rules, so the decision stood as the Eagles improved to 8-2 and the Lions fell to 6-4 heading into Week 12 against the Giants.