The New England Patriots’ 35-29 overtime loss to the Dallas Cowboys definitely didn’t come down to just one call.
From bad blocking and play-calling at times to the inability to cover receivers — the Patriots lost to the Cowboys from a culmination of different moments. But, there was a glaring missed call on third-and-3 that would’ve changed the complexion of the game.
Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown slightly grabbed Nelson Agholor’s facemask on an incomplete pass. If it’s called, the Patriots would’ve had another set of downs to put together a scoring drive.
Instead, the Patriots punted the ball and the rest was history.
Here’s a look at the play and Patriots’ fans reactions.
That my friends is a facemask penalty that wasn’t called.#Patriots pic.twitter.com/yczpOSrhIX
— Dr. Jeff (@drjefflo) October 17, 2021
For all the Cowboys fans crying about the officiating… pic.twitter.com/YPMeh8Jf0J
— Marc Bertrand (@Marc_Bertrand) October 17, 2021
Facemask???
Cmon refs#Cowboys #Patriots pic.twitter.com/jOui6k4uvl
— TimeoutSPORTS__ (@TimeoutSPORTS3) October 17, 2021
*Cowboys db grabs Patriots WR facemask*
Refs: pic.twitter.com/zyyWg0yhNt
— Flat Earth Kyrie Fan ➐ (@ReadTheBioNgga) October 17, 2021
how the refs from the Dal vs Ne game going to bed tonight knowing they didn’t call the face mask on purpose #Cowboys #Patriots pic.twitter.com/bHRzA1C8jF
— kevin DurGod (@KevinDurGodly) October 18, 2021
What the absolute fuck is this no-call?! Obvious facemask. Major game changing penalty in OT and the refs had cucumbers on their eyes. Just brutal. 🧐😡🤬
Do better @NFL
@Patriots pic.twitter.com/EHlRrgPe5r— Bluegoose 💉💉 (@IBMninja) October 18, 2021
The Patriots (2-4) will face the New York Jets next.
