At instances, it appeared just like the Patriots have been dealing with two opponents in Week 6.
After all, there have been the Saints, whom the Patriots beat 25-19, however there have been additionally the officers, who made some head-scratching calls in opposition to Mike Vrabel’s squad.
The Patriots head coach was requested about methods to repair the officiating on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Present” on Monday morning.
“I received a tricky sufficient job to teach this soccer crew,” Vrabel mentioned, laughing. “There’s not a lot. It turns into comical at some extent, they usually ship these movies out each week, they usually do an incredible job. (NFL guidelines analyst and membership communications liaison) Walt Anderson does an incredible job. (NFL head of officiating) Ramon George does an incredible job.
“And so they ship these movies out and, in fact, me and Stretch, we cling on to each phrase, after which I’ll see one thing within the sport. I’m like, ‘Did they even watch the video?’ Like, me and Stretch are similar to, pausing it, rewinding it. Like, ‘I really like these movies.’ After which I’m like, ‘Hey, did you? Did you watch the video final week? Like they talked about this actual factor.’ Me and Stretch watch them.”
An offensive go interference penalty on huge receiver Stefon Diggs erased a 61-yard landing go from Drake Maye to DeMario Douglas. Replay confirmed minimal contact from Diggs, and the flag was thrown effectively after the play had concluded. Diggs was penalized for go interference once more late within the sport on a 51-yard completion. It appeared that Patriots huge receiver Mack Hollins was interfered with on the following play, one other downfield go, however the officers didn’t throw a flag.
The Patriots have been nonetheless capable of escape with a win. Vrabel may not be laughing if it was a distinct consequence.
