McVay says NFL told Rams pass interference call in loss to Broncos was wrong
Rams coach Sean McVay said the NFL told him a late pass interference call on Josh Wallace in the Week 3 loss to Denver should not have been made. The league had not publicly confirmed this in the coverage.
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The story, neutrally told
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said on Wednesday that the NFL told him cornerback Josh Wallace should not have been penalised for defensive pass interference in the Rams' Week 3 loss to the Denver Broncos. Fox NewsR “Rams coach Sean McVay said Wednesday he was told by the league that Wallace should not have been called for defensive pass interference on that play.” Read at Fox News ↗ NewsweekN “informed that Wallace should not have been called for defensive pass interference after a review of the play” Read at Newsweek ↗ The flag came late in the fourth quarter and nullified what could have been a game-sealing interception by Wallace. NewsweekN “could have potentially been a game-sealing interception from Rams cornerback Josh Wallace with 1:15 remaining in the fourth quarter was nullified by a pass interference call on Wallace” Read at Newsweek ↗ Fox News's OutKick says the Rams led 26-23 with 1:09 left; the penalty gave Denver a first-and-goal at the Rams' 7-yard line, and the Broncos scored a touchdown six plays later to win 30-26. Fox NewsR “That gave the Broncos a first-and-goal situation at the Los Angeles 7-yard line, setting up a touchdown six plays later and a 30-26 Broncos win.” Read at Fox News ↗
Fox News said the NFL did not immediately respond to a request to confirm that it had acknowledged the error, so the account rests on McVay's word. Fox NewsR “The NFL did not immediately respond to an email from OutKick seeking confirmation that the league acknowledged the officiating mistake to McVay.” Read at Fox News ↗ Fox News notes that Wallace did make contact with Broncos receiver Pat Bryant, and says NBC's rules analyst Terry McAulay said live that he saw no interference. Fox NewsR “It should be noted that Wallace did indeed make contact with Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant.”“There was no interference. He disagreed with the officials.” Read at Fox News ↗ Newsweek notes Denver still had three timeouts, so it might have got the ball back even with the interception, though the Rams would have needed only one first down to close out the game. NewsweekN “the Broncos did have three timeouts at the time of the nullified interception and plausibly could have gotten another opportunity to get the ball back” Read at Newsweek ↗
The result stands: the Rams dropped to 1-2 and face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4. NewsweekN “who dropped to 1-2 on the year in large part due to this call happening” Read at Newsweek ↗ Fox NewsR “The Rams still carry the loss in the standings and the Broncos keep their victory.” Read at Fox News ↗
Every sentence links to the reporting it rests on.
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No left outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Newsweek presents the league's admission as news, then focuses on the limited practical effect and McVay's frustration before the Eagles game.
- Emphasis
- Game context, Denver's timeouts, McVay's mood and the Week 4 matchup.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention that the NFL had not confirmed the admission, or the NBC analyst's view.
- Charged language
- “Owns Up”
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“Obviously, this admission from the league that a wrong call was made doesn't particularly make much of a difference for the Rams now” — Newsweek
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- Fox News's OutKick column treats the call as a clear officiating failure that decided the game, and praises the NFL and NBC's McAulay.
- Emphasis
- The effect of the call on the result, referee Bill Vinovich's crew, and McAulay's live verdict.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention Denver's remaining timeouts or the Rams' record.
- Charged language
- “blown call”“double whammy”“Huge if true”
What every side reports
- McVay said the NFL told him the pass interference call on Wallace was wrong.
- The call negated a potential game-sealing interception, and Denver won 30-26.
- The result stands and the Rams are 1-2.
Where accounts differ
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How decisive the call was
- Centre
- Newsweek says the call contributed in large part to the loss but notes Denver had three timeouts and could plausibly have got the ball back.
- Right
- Fox News says the call almost certainly cost the Rams the game and helped the officials decide it.
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Time left when the play happened
- Centre
- Newsweek says 1:15 remained.
- Right
- Fox News says 1:09 remained.
Sean McVay person
Says the league told him the call was wrong; Newsweek reports he remains upset about it.
“still seems to be quite upset about the incorrect call that had significant ramifications” — Newsweek
Los Angeles Rams organisation
The Rams keep the loss despite the admission and move on to Week 4 against the Eagles.
“The Rams still carry the loss in the standings” — Fox News
Denver Broncos organisation
Broncos keep the win; the coverage gives no Denver comment.
“the Broncos keep their victory” — Fox News
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Centre1 article
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NFL Owns Up to Controversial Mistake in Rams-Broncos Week 3 Game
Neutral Straight report on McVay's comments that stresses the call's limited practical consequence now.
Right1 article
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Critical Opinionated column that accepts McVay's account, says the call decided the game, and credits the NFL and McAulay.
- 1 Oct 00:01 First Fox NewsR Sean McVay says NFL has admitted officials made major mistake that probably cost the Rams a loss vs Denver
- 1 Oct 01:46 +1h 45m NewsweekN NFL Owns Up to Controversial Mistake in Rams-Broncos Week 3 Game
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