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NFL Admits Rams DPI Call Was Incorrect

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In Short: Rams coach Sean McVay confirmed Wednesday that the NFL had informed the team that the defensive pass interference (DPI) call against cornerback Josh Wallace during Sunday night's game against the Denver Broncos was incorrect.

Rams coach Sean McVay confirmed Wednesday that the NFL had informed the team that the defensive pass interference (DPI) call against cornerback Josh Wallace during Sunday night's game against the Denver Broncos was incorrect.

In the final two minutes of the fourth quarter, the Rams were leading the Broncos 26–23 as Denver attempted to retake the lead.

The Rams had just increased their lead, but Bo Nix and the Broncos began driving down the field to respond.

Wallace intercepted a pass but was then called for pass interference, giving the Broncos a first down and new life.

This call ultimately helped the Broncos earn a 30–26 comeback win over the Rams.

The Rams had been leading 16–0 at halftime, but the Broncos managed a second-half comeback to tie the game before eventually winning.

The controversial officiating moment echoes a similar situation nearly eight years ago when Sean McVay's Rams won the NFC championship game in part due to a potential pass interference call that was not made.

What this adds

What's confirmed

• Rams coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that the NFL told the team that defensive pass interference should not have been called against cornerback Josh Wallace in Sunday night's loss to the Denver Broncos.

What's still developing

• Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who came out of retirement in late August, did not practice Wednesday.
• Josh Wallace called for DPI against Pat Bryant pic.twitter.com/8QJQNT46Lg Three days later, it appears the Rams are vindicated in their outrage for that costly pass interference call.
• The Broncs trailed the Rams 16–0 at the half, but pulled off a second half comeback to even the score.

Sources

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