VIDEO: Referees Don't Overturn Missed Pass Interference Call on DeAndre Hopkins in the End Zone
By Jerry Trotta
We are less than an hour into Week 11's slate of early afternoon games on Sunday and we already have a shocking display of refereeing to account for. On fourth down, Deshaun Watson opted to take a DEEP end zone shot to DeAndre Hopkins. It was a gorgeous looking ball, but the Pro Bowl wideout was absolutely mauled by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey and had no chance to haul it in. Unfortunately for Hopkins and the Houston Texans, no flag was thrown. Bill O'Brien subsequently threw the challenge flag, but it was to no avail as the referees somehow didn't overturn their alarming blunder.
Marlon Humphrey on DeAndre Hopkins. No PI called. Challenged. Wasn’t overturned.
— Dave Loughran (@Loughy_D) November 17, 2019
Just get rid of the challenge altogether. pic.twitter.com/KaK1eIrDRA
Honestly, what on earth is the NFL doing? If this isn't a clear and obvious pass interference penalty, we're not sure what is.
Yet, even after reviewing the play extensively, the officials somehow concluded that it was a clean defensive play by Humphrey, who is probably just as surprised as the rest of us.
On a 4th down play, DeAndre Hopkins was clearly and obviously interfered with by Marlon Humphrey. No flag was called.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) November 17, 2019
Bill O'Brien challenged. Upon further review, the ref decided it was not a penalty.
Just pathetic.
With each passing week, the league continues to leave fans infuriated with their indecisiveness regarding pass interference challenges. It's becoming more and more of a joke, and this latest incident is the tip of the iceberg.