The Buffalo Bills’ Tyler Kroft appeared to make a stellar catch in the third quarter Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. However, DB John Johnson “stole” the ball from the tight end, setting up a review. And controversy.
Watch the play:
Rams get a phantom interception off of Josh Allen and the offense capitalizes to make it 28-17 pic.twitter.com/lMStBXwSZj
— Main Team (@MainTeamSports) September 27, 2020
After a review, the play was ruled a pick and Los Angeles ball. It was Josh Allen’s first interception of the year. The play wouldn’t have been a first down for the Bills as Kroft was flagged for OPI. However, a penalty would have been more understandable than a pick.
The controversy bubbled over to social media, where many disagreed it was a pick.
Josh Allen's first interception of the year is a weird one — Tyler Kroft seemingly had a catch, but the ball got wrestled away from him. It wouldn't have actually been a catch, because Kroft was flagged for offensive pass interference.
— Jay Skurski (@JaySkurski) September 27, 2020
Mike Pereira surprised that Josh Allen's interception was not overturned by review. The @RamsNFL can make this a game now.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) September 27, 2020
Potentially a game changing call. How can Tyler Kroft lose possession while on the ground? The @RamsNFL awarded possession. Even @MikePereira doesn't understand it. Call just led to a TD for Los Angeles two plays later and Rams are right back in it. @BuffaloBills can't be happy.
— Scott Pioli (@scottpioli51) September 27, 2020
Ruling stands. I have no idea how that can be a pick. God, the NFL just leaves you so perplexed sometimes.
— Sal Maiorana (@salmaiorana) September 27, 2020
The play led to a TD drive that brought the Rams within 28-17. They had trailed 28-3. In case you were wondering, the Rams have not overcome an 18+ point deficit to win since 2005.
