The Patriots lost their Thanksgiving game against the Minnesota Vikings and the fans are not happy. While losing the Thanksgiving game is a sore spot for any team, bad calls by referees are not something any team wants to experience.
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The Patriots were given calls that some fans think were unfair. Hunter Henry’s touchdown was overturned and ruled an incomplete pass.
The Patriots fans are enraged
The Patriots’ fans were frustrated with the calls of the referees during the Thanksgiving game. The team that has always been blamed for having unfair advantages has finally been dealt the poorer hand. The officials were debating between Henry having lost control and this was what led them to overturn the touchdown.
The fans flooded Twitter with angry reactions to the way the game had been called. An angry fan with an interesting username reacted and tweeted:
A user commented on the referees being unjust to Henry:
They robbed him
There were also comments criticizing NFL officials:
Even fans of other NFL teams had something to say about the overturning:
Bills fan here but looks like a TD, as much as I hate to say it
Furthermore, there were also fans comparing this to Jesse James’ catch:
getting Jesse James flashbacks...
A fan commented on possible rigging for betting as well:
There were also comments about how it should’ve been at least called a catch:
I get that it’s not a TD, but ball never touches ground before he controls it so it should be a catch??!!
The fans were brutal about the refereeing. There have been a lot of comments on the way the officials called the game. The player involved- Hunter Henry also had something to say.
Hunter Henry’s reaction on the call
The call was especially crucial during the game. If the 6-yard touchdown was given, then the New England Patriots would’ve broken the 23-23 tie to grab the lead. Without the overturning, the Patriots might have beaten the Vikings.
However, the call came after determining Henry’s loss of control added with debates over the catch itself. The Patriots had to settle for just a field goal. Ultimately, the Minnesota Vikings emerged victorious against New England. After the game, the Patriots tight end did make some comments about the call in the post-game locker room interview.
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Sep 25, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) rushes for a touchdown during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports | Reuters
“I believe I caught it. But they made the call, and just gotta live with it,” said Henry after the game. Subsequently, he admitted to having his hand under the ball. However, he spoke about his respect for the call and that they’ll have to make their peace with it.
After the loss, the Patriots are down 5 losses and are at the end of the table. They will really have to dig deep and play hard if they want to be contenders for the Super Bowl.
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