Critics call for NFL to expand replay review for penalties

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 4:12 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Critics call for NFL to expand replay review for penalties
Summary

Controversial penalty calls in recent NFL games have sparked renewed calls for the league to expand its replay review system to include penalties. A notable incident occurred when the Los Angeles Rams were penalized for defensive pass interference, leading to a game-winning touchdown for the Denver Broncos. Analysts argue that including certain penalties in replay reviews could improve decision-making in crucial game moments. Proposals suggest reviews should be initiated by replay officials and limited to the final two minutes and overtime. The conversation is timely, as players and fans express frustration over subjective officiating.

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  • •Rams penalized for controversial pass interference against the Broncos.
  • •Penalty led to a critical game-winning touchdown.
  • •Analysts argue the current replay system is outdated.
  • •Proposals suggest reviews only in final minutes and overtime.
  • •Discussions reflect ongoing concerns about officiating accuracy.
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  • 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — It's time the NFL expand replay review to include penalties
What they're saying
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If the goal is to get it right, why stop at penalties.

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