NFL: Rams' DPI Call Was Wrong — SkimNews
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- Sean McVay confirmed the NFL told the Rams that defensive pass interference should not have been called on cornerback Josh Wallace during a critical third-and-6 play in the loss to the Broncos
- NFL officials agreed with McVay’s review submission that the DPI penalty on Wallace, which gave Denver first-and-goal at the 7, was incorrectly assessed under current officiating standards
- Josh Wallace intercepted a pass from Bo Nix but was flagged for DPI on Pat Bryant, nullifying the turnover and enabling the Broncos’ go-ahead touchdown drive with 47 seconds left
- Rams are moving forward despite the overturned call acknowledgment, entering Week 4 as a 1-2 team facing the 2-1 Philadelphia Eagles
- Puka Nacua returned to practice Wednesday on a limited basis and is expected to play Sunday after missing two games due to groin soreness
- Aaron Donald did not practice Wednesday due to a sore back, though McVay described him as day-to-day and declined to speculate on his availability for Week 4
Why it matters: The Rams lost a winnable game on a call the league later deemed incorrect, undermining confidence in officiating consistency. For a 1-2 team with playoff aspirations, such errors directly impact win-loss outcomes and player development when coaching points must adjust to unpredictable enforcement rather than clear rules.
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