NFL Referee Exposed – Video Evidence Shows Official “Clearly” Didn’t See The Play, But Threw a Flag Anyways
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
The Patriots pulled off an incredible 28-24 comeback win against the Baltimore Ravens. However, there was a play that caught a great deal of attention, which could’ve been significant.
Drake Maye was scrambling in the pocket before he launched a short pass to wide receiver Kayshon Boutte. He caught the pass, but a flag was thrown. Boutte got an offensive pass interference penalty.
What was even crazier about it was that the ref could be seen not even watching the play. However, he still tossed that flag on Boutte.
“Interesting observation. Ultimately inconsequential to the game. But the official clearly didn’t really see a foul and then threw a flag well after the contact. With trust eroding in officiating, this is a flag you probably don’t want to be throwing,” a fan said on X.
Interesting observation. Ultimately inconsequential to the game but the official clearly didn’t really see a foul and then threw a flag well after the contact.
With trust eroding in officiating this is a flag you probably don’t want to be throwing. https://t.co/6LiPcVfoji pic.twitter.com/4pMB9bO3IS
— Michael Hurley (@michaelFhurley) December 22, 2025
Marlon Humphrey was part of quite a few notable plays on this night. In the first quarter, he picked off Drake Maye after the entire Patriots offensive line just gave up. The Ravens tried their best, given that Lamar Jackson exited this game with a back injury.
Luckily for the Patriots, they would get a first down after that penalty. They would also go on to score.
Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye Has a Sensational game Against The Ravens
Drake Maye’s special sophomore season continued in Week 16. For the first time since 2021, the Patriots are back in the playoffs. They’re going there on the back of Drake Maye’s MVP-level play.
The second-year quarterback had his first career fourth-quarter comeback on Sunday night. He also had his first career 300-yard passing game in New England’s 28-24 win.
“This winning feeling, there’s nothing like it,” Maye said after the game.
The Patriots trailed 24-13 with under 10 minutes left and turned it on when it counted. Maye went 12 for 14 for 139 yards and a touchdown and added a 16-yard run to clinch the game.
New England remains a game ahead of second-place Buffalo despite losing to the Bills last week. The Patriots still have a chance to clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC and home-field advantage. Denver lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars earlier on Sunday.
The Broncos hold the tiebreaker over the Pats. New England would need Denver to lose at least one of its final two games.
