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Vrabel Questions Officiating Consistency After Patriots’ 35–31 Loss to Bills

His remarks followed a lopsided penalty split highlighted by a disputed fourth‑quarter pass‑interference call.

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Dec 14, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel reacts from the sideline as they take on the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Foxboro, MA - New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel argues a call with an official during the third quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

Overview

  • Buffalo rallied to beat New England 35-31 in Week 15 at Gillette Stadium after the Patriots led early.
  • Mike Vrabel said he struggles with the consistency of officiating and noted the Bills lead the NFL in offensive holding but had none called in the game.
  • The Patriots were flagged seven times for 65 yards, while the Bills drew two penalties for 15 yards.
  • Vrabel questioned a key flag on cornerback Marcus Jones for pass interference on Khalil Shakir, saying, “I don’t think it was a catch.”
  • Vrabel emphasized that officiating was not the reason for the defeat, which snapped New England’s 10-game win streak and left the Patriots 11-3 and still atop the AFC East.