Derek Wolfe Calls Out NFL and Officials Over Potential Clock Error at End of Broncos-Bears
By Scott Rogust
The Denver Broncos and their fanbase were left seething on Sunday, as a controversial final drive of the game resulted in the Chicago Bears eeking out a 16-14 win on a 53-yard game-winning field goal.
Prior to that, it appeared the clock had struck zero, and the Broncos had the game won. However, the on-field officials awarded the Bears with a timeout, resulting in the winning kick.
Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe wasn't happy about that, as he expressed his frustration with the officiating crew and the NFL.
Broncos DE Derek Wolfe: "What I want to know is where did the second come from? The commissioner needs to review that. That’s our win. Time is gone. They ran out of time.
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) September 16, 2019
“I thought we won. And then I’m like, 'Wait, how are they kicking a field goal? Time’s out.’’' #9sports
Wolfe basically sums up the feelings of every Broncos fan around the nation.
The timeout being called with less than a second remaining wasn't the only controversial play to occur on that drive. Earlier on, Bradley Chubb was called for a roughing the passer call on quarterback Mitchell Trubisky on a relatively clean hit, which in turn, helped the Bears move down field closer to field goal range.
This was called roughing the passer on Bradley Chubb. pic.twitter.com/EA20wdl3gi
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) September 15, 2019
The Broncos are going to remember this loss for a long time, considering they came back from a 13-6 deficit to take a 14-13 lead late in the fourth quarter. That comeback proved to be null and void, thanks to some questionable officiating.