Referee Tra addresses rejected NFL Rule and responds to Byron Young’s missed facemask penalty
A missed facemask call during a Rams-Vikings game stirred controversy, highlighting officiating challenges. Rams rookie Byron Young’s grab on Vikings QB Sam Darnold’s facemask went unnoticed, securing a 30-20 win for the Rams. The incident reignited the debate on expanding replay reviews, as the Rams had unsuccessfully proposed rule changes for reviewable penalties multiple times.