Terry McAulay criticizes call in Rams-Broncos thriller
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 4:25 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
During the NFL matchup between the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams on September 27, 2026, NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay called out a pivotal referee decision late in the game. The Broncos were trailing by three points and in the red zone when quarterback Bo Nix's pass intended for receiver Pat Bryant was intercepted by Rams cornerback Josh Wallace. However, a defensive pass interference call on Wallace reversed the interception. McAulay indicated on the broadcast that the call was incorrect, suggesting it should have been ruled a game-ending interception. Following the decision, the Broncos scored the game-winning touchdown despite the controversial call. This incident highlights ongoing discussions regarding officiating in the NFL.
- •The Broncos trailed by three points in the final minute.
- •McAulay stated the pass interference call was a mistake.
- •Wallace's interception was overturned after the flag was thrown.
- •The Broncos scored the game-winning touchdown after the reversal.
- •This incident has reignited discussions on NFL officiating.
- 4:25 AMYahoo Sports — Terry McAulay thought refs got biggest call of Rams-Broncos wrong
"Sunday night’s game between the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams turned into a thriller in the second half that came down to just a few close plays and calls. NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay thought the officials working the game got one of those close calls wrong. The Broncos had the ball in the…
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