All articles tagged with #referee decisions
During a Thanksgiving Day game, a controversial timeout call raised questions about whether it was called before a false start. NFL officiating analyst Walt Anderson explained that officials rely on signals and cannot use instant replay to determine the sequence, and the league prefers officials to grant timeouts when in doubt, which may have influenced the decision in this case.
In the final seconds of the Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets game, a loose ball foul was called 80 feet from the basket due to a defender making contact with the neck and shoulder area, as explained by Crew Chief Bill Kennedy in a post-game interview.
The Minnesota Vikings secured a 23-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans, improving their record to 8-2 while the Titans fell to 2-8. The game was marred by controversial officiating, with the Titans penalized 13 times for 91 yards compared to the Vikings' three penalties for 35 yards. Key questionable calls against the Titans led to significant scoring opportunities for the Vikings, including touchdowns and a field goal. Despite the penalties, the Vikings outperformed the Titans, with Sam Darnold throwing for 246 yards and two touchdowns, while the Titans' Will Levis was sacked five times and intercepted once.
Tyrone Mings' unusual handball error during Aston Villa's Champions League match against Club Bruges resulted in a penalty, contrasting with a similar incident involving Arsenal's Gabriel against Bayern, which did not lead to a penalty. The difference in referee decisions highlights the role of "common sense" in interpreting handball rules, as explained by FIFA match official Christina Unkel. Villa's loss ended their perfect start in the competition, while Arsenal managed a draw.