Bill Belichick, Matthew Stafford and NFL rules

Bill Belichick was so annoyed when Matthew Stafford's fumble was ruled an incomplete pass
Matthew Stafford saved himself eight yards by shoveling a forward pass toward Puka Nacua while in the grip of Minnesota Vikings pass rusher Jonathan Greenard. It was a savvy veteran play -- one that nearly cost the Los Angeles Rams seven points.
Bill Belichick Wasn't Happy About Matthew Stafford's Maneuver on Controversial Incompletion
Matthew Stafford seemed to get away with one on Monday night. In the second quarter of the Los Angeles Rams' wild card matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, the quarterback was being sacked and—without looking—decided to flick the ball out as a pass attempt to avoid a loss of yards.
Bill Belichick gives honest opinion as Matthew Stafford's incomplete pass vs. Vikings ignites debate: "There's no rules to help the defense"
The NFL rules and officiating are seemingly skewed in the offense's favor for years but fans, analysts, and even coaches like Bill Belichick haven't stopped complaining about it.
Bill Belichick Ironically Rips NFL Officiating For Being Pro-Offense On Controversial Matt Stafford Pass
You guys should coach defense in the NFL. You’d know what it’s like.” Bill Belichick’s reaction to the Matthew Stafford pass was ironic. Belichick is a defensive-minded coach. It makes sense that he’d rip officials for being “pro-offense” as ...
NFL: Bill Belichick Slams Officials Over Controversial Call in Vikings-Rams Game
The legendary coach did not hold back his frustration over a pivotal referee decision during the Wild Card clash between Minnesota and Los Angeles.
Bill Belichick fumes at controversial Matthew Stafford call in Vikings-Rams game
The Los Angeles Rams appeared to have got away with a play that saw Matthew Stafford fumble the ball for a touchdown but the referee's ruled it an incomplete pass after lengthy discussions
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Was this an incomplete pass or fumble by Matthew Stafford? NFL fans are torn
On first down, Stafford was being brought to the ground but before he hit the turf, he flicked the ball out of his right hand ...
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Matthew Stafford non-fumble, explained: Why Vikings defensive touchdown vs. Rams was overturned on controversial call
The play was initially ruled a fumble on the field, but it wouldn't stay that way. Stafford was adamant that he threw the ...
Bill Belichick rips officials over key call in Vikings-Rams game
Bill Belichick has moved onto coaching at the collegiate level, but the six-time Super Bowl champion is still willing to take aim at NFL officials. As he ...
Even Peyton And Eli Manning Didn’t Think Matthew Stafford’s Controversial Throwaway Was A Real Pass
Stafford got away with a dubious throwaway that was initially ruled a fumble, but Peyton and Eli weren’t sold on it being a ...
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Patriots' Bill Belichick Expressed Interest in Former Rival
New England Patriots legend Bill Belichick is now the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels, which certainly feels strange to write. Nevertheless, Belichick has taken his talents to the ...
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams Get Bailed Out With A Really Bad Review Decision
Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams were bailed out of a defensive touchdown for the Minnesota Vikings with an odd ...