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Late Pass-Interference Call on Carlton Davis Keys Bills’ 35-31 Comeback Over Patriots

Carlton Davis criticized a late pass-interference call that preceded Buffalo's deciding touchdown.

Overview

  • Buffalo erased a 21-0 first-half deficit with five consecutive touchdown drives to win 35-31 at Gillette Stadium.
  • With 8:19 left on third-and-4, a delayed defensive pass-interference flag on Davis covering Keon Coleman moved the ball to New England's 32, and three plays later James Cook scored from 11 yards.
  • Earlier in the fourth quarter, Marcus Jones was flagged for pass interference on a fourth-down deep ball to Khalil Shakir, extending another Bills scoring drive.
  • Replays showed Davis grabbing Coleman's jersey before the ball arrived, while the cornerback said officials should not wait to throw such a flag.
  • Coach Mike Vrabel called the penalties judgment calls and cited penalties and missed stops for the second-half collapse, a loss that snapped New England's win streak and delayed an AFC East clinch with three games remaining.