Referee’s bizarre explanation for missing game-ending ‘TNF’ Rams penalty that happened right in front of him
Referees were the talk of “Thursday Night Football” after Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was clearly brought down in his own end zone by the facemask.
Refs say they couldn’t see face-mask penalty late in Vikings-Rams game
Officials missed linebacker Byron Young pulling Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's face mask late in the fourth quarter.
Vikings-Rams facemask controversy: NFL official explains why refs did not penalize L.A. for end-zone face mask
The Los Angeles Rams ' Week 8 victory over the Minnesota Vikings ended in a controversial manner, as Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was sacked in the end zone for a safety while attempting to engineer a game-tying drive. Rams linebacker Byron Young grabbed Darnold by the face mask during the sack, but it was not noticed by officials.
NFL Ref Tra Blake Admits He Didn't See Sam Darnold Facemask in Vikings' Loss to Rams
The officials owned up to missing a facemask call against Sam Darnold late in the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Vikings' loss to the Los Angeles Rams
NFL Refs Accused Of Lying Over Excuse For Missing Obvious Facemask Penalty In Vikings-Rams Game
Fans aren't buying NFL officials' excuse for missing an obvious facemask penalty on Thursday Night Football. On Thursday night, the Minnesota Vikings took
NFL world erupts in fury over missed facemask penalty after Vikings' Sam Darnold has helmet twisted around
A missed facemask penalty on the Los Angeles Rams late in their win over the Minnesota Vikings was all the NFL world was talking about on Thursday night.
NFL Refs Explain the Missed Face-Mask Penalty on Game-Sealing Play in Vikings' Loss
NFL official Tra Blake addressed the late-game controversy that arose Thursday night from a missed face-mask penalty in the Los Angeles Rams' 30–20 win over the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium. The Rams secured the victory when linebacker Byron Young sacked Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold in the end zone for a safety with 1:42 remaining.
Vikings irate after no-call on face mask results in safety
The Vikings are irate after Byron Young appears to grab Sam Darnold's face mask while sacking him in the end zone for a safety.
NFL reportedly could discuss making change after Vikings-Rams face-mask controversy
After "Thursday Night Football's" mishap, multiple members of the NFL community have suggested the league should at least consider making face-mask penalties subject to replay review.
Egregious Missed Face Mask in Vikings-Rams Game Triggers ‘Fix Is In’ Crowd
NFL fans offered betting theories, desire to keep Rams season alive and more conspiracies after the refs blew it.
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NFL Referee Tra Blake's Shocking Face Mask Explanation Ignites Fan Outrage
Referees missing calls in the NFL is nothing new, but Tra Blake’s explanation of a critical face mask non-call has taken ...
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Tra Blake Doubles Down on Darnold Explanation, Insults Everyone’s Intelligence
Last night, following the Minnesota Vikings’ 30-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football, referee Tra Blake ...
Referee Tra Blake on facemask: We did not see it, so we couldn’t call it
After the game, Blake said none of the officials on the field had a view of Rams LB Byron Young pulling QB Sam Darnold's facemask.
How did the officials miss a blatant facemask on Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold?
In the final minutes of the loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Darnold was dragged down by his facemask with no flag thrown.
NFL fans question facemask no-call in Rams' win with proof the refs could see it
The ref needs to be suspended for a month without pay I’m sorry . He’s looking directly at Sam Darnold getting tackled by the ...
NFL: It’s “likely” that making face mask fouls reviewable will come up in the offseason
The ending to last night's Vikings-Rams game was marred by a face mask foul that was seen by everyone but the officials ...
Referee Tra addresses rejected NFL Rule and responds to Byron Young's missed facemask penalty
A missed facemask call during a Rams-Vikings game stirred controversy, highlighting officiating challenges. Rams rookie Byron ...