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Breaking Down the Calls That CHANGED the NFL Playoffs | HARD PASS Ep. 86
Breaking Down the Calls That CHANGED the NFL Playoffs | HARD PASS Ep. #86
Two nearly identical plays. Two completely different rulings. And the internet immediately screamed “NFL refs blew it” … but what if they actually got both calls right? 👀
Doug Kezirian breaks down the two most controversial officiating decisions from the weekend, the interception ruling in Broncos vs. Bills and the DaVante Adams catch in Rams vs. Bears, and explains why, despite looking the same in real time, the plays were correctly ruled differently under NFL rules.
From what actually constitutes a “football move,” to why surviving the ground matters, to why replay protocol makes coaches’ sideline outrage pointless, Doug walks through the nuance most fans (and even former players) are missing. Using rules analysts, slow motion, and common-sense examples, Doug explains why confusion around NFL officiating is inevitable, but not proof the league is “rigged” or “scripted.”
Were these the right calls? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Hard Pass 💯
“The two most controversial calls were properly officiated, even though they look so similar and had different rulings.” — Doug Kezirian
#football #nfl #nflplayoffs #superbowl #refs #buffalobills #joshallen #davanteadams #rams #losangelesrams #matthewstafford #afc #nfc
HARD PASS Ep. #86
00:00 – Intro
00:17 – The Broncos Interception Explained
🏈 Doug breaks down the interception that had Bills fans furious, explaining why the receiver never completed the catch, why there was no football move, and why this ruling is different from the DaVante Adams play.
02:43 – The DaVante Adams Catch Explained
🏈 Doug works backward from Adams’ knee being down, explains how he completed the catch first, and why losing the ball afterward doesn’t change the ruling.
04:30 – Sean McDermott’s Outrage
🏈 Doug explains why McDermott’s timeout and postgame comments made no sense under NFL replay protocol.
06:02 – Why Fans (and Even Former Players) Get Confused
🏈 Doug reacts to analysts and former players disagreeing and explains why NFL rules consistently confuse everyone.
07:01 – The Real Problem: Complexity & Technology
🏈 Doug explains how slow motion, endless angles, and a 250-page rulebook guarantee controversy on bang-bang plays.
#NFLnews #SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #viralNFL #FootballTalk #sportscommunity
Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).
🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
💥 Help DKSN grow by liking, commenting, and subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/@DougKezirianSportsNetwork
🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a take.
📣 We want to hear from you!
Hot take? Bold opinion? Drop it in the comments or tag us online.
Your question/comment could be featured in our Fans in the Stands segment!
📬 For inquiries or interviews: [email protected]
Follow Doug & DKSN:
🐦 Twitter/X: @DougKezirian
📸 Instagram: @DougKezirian
🎵 TikTok: @DougKezirian
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By Doug Kezirian Sports Network x Red Tower EntertainmentBreaking Down the Calls That CHANGED the NFL Playoffs | HARD PASS Ep. #86
Two nearly identical plays. Two completely different rulings. And the internet immediately screamed “NFL refs blew it” … but what if they actually got both calls right? 👀
Doug Kezirian breaks down the two most controversial officiating decisions from the weekend, the interception ruling in Broncos vs. Bills and the DaVante Adams catch in Rams vs. Bears, and explains why, despite looking the same in real time, the plays were correctly ruled differently under NFL rules.
From what actually constitutes a “football move,” to why surviving the ground matters, to why replay protocol makes coaches’ sideline outrage pointless, Doug walks through the nuance most fans (and even former players) are missing. Using rules analysts, slow motion, and common-sense examples, Doug explains why confusion around NFL officiating is inevitable, but not proof the league is “rigged” or “scripted.”
Were these the right calls? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Hard Pass 💯
“The two most controversial calls were properly officiated, even though they look so similar and had different rulings.” — Doug Kezirian
#football #nfl #nflplayoffs #superbowl #refs #buffalobills #joshallen #davanteadams #rams #losangelesrams #matthewstafford #afc #nfc
HARD PASS Ep. #86
00:00 – Intro
00:17 – The Broncos Interception Explained
🏈 Doug breaks down the interception that had Bills fans furious, explaining why the receiver never completed the catch, why there was no football move, and why this ruling is different from the DaVante Adams play.
02:43 – The DaVante Adams Catch Explained
🏈 Doug works backward from Adams’ knee being down, explains how he completed the catch first, and why losing the ball afterward doesn’t change the ruling.
04:30 – Sean McDermott’s Outrage
🏈 Doug explains why McDermott’s timeout and postgame comments made no sense under NFL replay protocol.
06:02 – Why Fans (and Even Former Players) Get Confused
🏈 Doug reacts to analysts and former players disagreeing and explains why NFL rules consistently confuse everyone.
07:01 – The Real Problem: Complexity & Technology
🏈 Doug explains how slow motion, endless angles, and a 250-page rulebook guarantee controversy on bang-bang plays.
#NFLnews #SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #viralNFL #FootballTalk #sportscommunity
Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).
🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
💥 Help DKSN grow by liking, commenting, and subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/@DougKezirianSportsNetwork
🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a take.
📣 We want to hear from you!
Hot take? Bold opinion? Drop it in the comments or tag us online.
Your question/comment could be featured in our Fans in the Stands segment!
📬 For inquiries or interviews: [email protected]
Follow Doug & DKSN:
🐦 Twitter/X: @DougKezirian
📸 Instagram: @DougKezirian
🎵 TikTok: @DougKezirian