Key moments that angered Dak Prescott
However, offensive pass interference on Jake Ferguson nullified the play and stopped Dallas’ momentum.
“Am I going to get fined for talking about this? Sorry, that was wrong. I could watch the replay, maybe I can see it from their perspective. I’ve never seen a call like that,” Dak Prescott said, showing his bewilderment over the ruling.
It wasn’t the only moment that frustrated the quarterback. In the third quarter, offensive pass interference on George Pickens wiped out another promising sequence, prompting Prescott to repeat his disbelief.
“That was wrong, I’ve never seen a call like that.” The consistency of these erratic calls turned a potentially competitive game into a 44-30 defeat, leaving Dallas battling penalties more than the Lions.
Penalties that derailed Dallas’ comeback
Late in the game, with the Cowboys attempting one last rally, Prescott found Ryan Flournoy on a 23-yard pass that seemed to shift the momentum.
Instead, the referees ruled an illegal Pickens interception, calling another offensive pass interference that pushed Dallas back 33 yards and wiped out any hope of a comeback.
Dak Prescott didn’t hide his frustration, and his comments could have repercussions, as the NFL has already issued fines totaling over $5.7 million this season.
Players who publicly question officiating often receive a reminder later in the week, sometimes accompanied by a financial penalty.
With these rulings and Prescott direct reaction, the debate over referee consistency and the transparency of critical calls has flared up once again.
