Mike Pereira, the NFL’s former supervisor of officials says a very questionable call against the Bills in their Wild-Card loss to the Texans was wrong, which was part of the reason Buffalo lost.
In overtime, the Bills were nearing field goal range when rookie tackle Cody Ford was flagged for a penalty on a four-yard run by Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen.
It was called a blindside block. Here’s the play via The Bills Wire’s Bradley Gelber:
If you missed it, this was the “blindside block” called on Cody Ford… #Bills pic.twitter.com/PH6Vcso6OY
— Bradley Gelber (@BradleyGelber) January 5, 2020
Many Bills fans thought that call was wrong. Turns out, Pereira thinks so, too.
“I think the call is incorrect,” he said.
Here’s his full thoughts via his social media account on Twitter:
Enough people have asked about the blindside block that I feel I need to give my opinion. I think the call is incorrect. He doesn't lead with his shoulder or head. He pushes him. It is a bad rule and I will give my suggested rule change on Last Call Monday at 11am PST.
— Mike Pereira (@MikePereira) January 5, 2020
Many plays make a game and the Bills players themselves won’t dwell on this one. But this play set the Bills back and eventually, they lost field position, a kick attempt, and the game. What could have been?
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