Mike Vrabel penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct against Bills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

During the first half of the game against the Buffalo Bills on October 4, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. The penalty followed a defensive holding call against Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones, which occurred on a third-and-goal play. Despite Josh Allen's pass to D.J. Moore being incomplete, the penalty gave Buffalo a first down, enabling them to score shortly after and tie the game at 14. The incident occurred with 1:48 remaining in the second quarter.
- •Vrabel penalized late in first half
- •Holding call on Marcus Jones influenced the game
- •Bills scored to tie the game at 14
- •Josh Allen's run set franchise record for touchdowns
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots coach Mike Vrabel gets unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for arguing call
"Mike Vrabel was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct after appearing to argue a defensive holding call against Marcus Jones.
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