Officials Fail to Call Pass Interference Against Ravens, Ruling Upheld After Texans Challenge

Officials drew criticism for not calling pass interference by Marlon Humphrey on DeAndre Hopkins

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During the first quarter of the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens game, officials failed to call an obvious pass interference despite a challenge flag being thrown.

Deshaun Watson attempted a deep pass to DeAndre Hopkins, who was wrapped up by cornerback Marlon Humphrey. Hopkins was tackled before the ball arrived in the end zone.

Texans head coach Bill O'Brien challenged for defensive pass interference, but official Al Riveron announced that the non-call on the field stands.

Houston would have had the ball on the one-yard line.

Fascinating PI challenge in Baltimore. Marlon Humphrey had him hooked on a fourth-and-2 shot to the end zone. No call. Reversal puts the ball on the 1.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 17, 2019

Here’s a closer look of that play in the end zone. pic.twitter.com/6CmPz10D2O

— Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) November 17, 2019

I know you probably don’t care, but because they did not reverse this obvious pass interference (in a game I don’t even care who wins) I’m turning the game off and getting caught up on my DVR recordings. I’ll watch the highlights on SportsCenter tonight (which I’m anchoring) pic.twitter.com/9VnVvwh9rv

— BucciOT.Com (@Buccigross) November 17, 2019

The first quarter ended with both teams scoreless.