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Vrabel Rips NFL Officiating After Patriots' Close Loss

12/15/2025

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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel criticized NFL officiating after the 35-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
He noted that Buffalo, which leads the league in offensive holds, was penalized only once.
Vrabel cited a missed holding call and a controversial pass interference on Carlton Davis that produced the game-winning touchdown.
Despite the loss, the Patriots remain atop AFC East but can clinch the division no earlier than Week 17.

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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel criticized NFL officiating after the 35-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
He noted that Buffalo, which leads the league in offensive holds, was penalized only once.
Vrabel cited a missed holding call and a controversial pass interference on Carlton Davis that produced the game-winning touchdown.
Despite the loss, the Patriots remain atop AFC East but can clinch the division no earlier than Week 17.