The internet blew up Sunday night after the Los Angeles Rams’ Week 3 loss to the Denver Broncos, and one of the loudest voices was none other than Richard Sherman. The former San Francisco 49ers cornerback vented on X, absolutely ripping into a controversial defensive pass interference call that ultimately helped flip the entire game. We’re talking about a flag against Rams defensive back Josh Wallace, a moment that had everyone shaking their heads, especially Sherman.
“That Was Not PI?!!!”
Picture this: third-and-6 from the Los Angeles 11, Denver’s pushing to take the lead. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix hurls it into the end zone, and Wallace appears to come away with the ball for what should have been a game-changing interception. An INT! But no, the officials flagged Wallace for contact on Broncos receiver Pat Bryant. It was a brutal gut punch. What looked like a huge takeaway became a first-and-goal from the 7 for Denver, and you know what happened next. The Broncos cashed in, going up 30-26. Sherman’s reaction on X said it all, “That was not PI?!!! That was an INT!!! This stuff is so ridiculous sometimes. So hard to play defense in this league.” Even NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay, watching it live, was on the defense’s side, saying he didn’t think Wallace’s contact should have drawn a flag. When the experts agree it was a bad call, you know it’s bad.
Rams’ Penalty Problem Is Getting Wild
That questionable call capped off an absolutely brutal closing stretch for the Rams’ defense. Los Angeles was flagged five times in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter alone, a staggering number that matches the most by any team in a single game since 2000, according to ESPN Research. Five penalties in two minutes! That’s just wild. The Rams finished the day with 13 flags total, their highest in a game since 2019. This team had a big offseason, but they haven’t looked nearly as good as advertised this season, and a penalty-ridden performance like this one just pours salt in the wound after a tough loss.
It’s a huge blow for the Rams, who now have to regroup fast. They’re heading east next for a massive Week 4 battle against the Philadelphia Eagles. They’ve got to clean up those flags and find a way to play smarter if they want to get this season back on track.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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