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The referees might have been the biggest stars in the Las Vegas Raiders’ 36-33 overtime victory over the Dallas Cowboys after they whistled the two teams for 28 penalties that were accepted.
The officiating crew was at least a topic of discussion inside the Cowboys locker room.
Team owner Jerry Jones described the game as “throw up ball” because one team would heave the ball up for grabs and look for a flag.
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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says “frustrating” for NFL that “probably most watched” game is officiated like this. “This is not a criticism of the rule. It is a criticism of the discretion of how you use them in play.”<br><br>Said Raiders adjusted to officiating philosophy better.
Dallas wide receiver Michael Gallup thought his team was facing two opponents:
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Cowboys WR Michael Gallup on 166 penalty yards: “That is tough, especially in our own stadium. You’re playing two teams. You’re playing the refs and the other team.” Five takeaways from Cowboys’ overtime loss to Raiders: <a href=”https://t.co/7g8780PWbu”>https://t.co/7g8780PWbu</a> <a href=”https://t.co/49yz35kElC”>pic.twitter.com/49yz35kElC</a>
Rookie linebacker Micah Parsons and head coach Mike McCarthy chimed in as well:
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“I think we should play football. We’re not here to play tag.”<br><br>Micah Parsons wasn’t thrilled about being called for roughing the passer ????<br><br>???? <a href=”https://twitter.com/jonmachota?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@jonmachota</a> <a href=”https://t.co/FzERQ2moX0″>pic.twitter.com/FzERQ2moX0</a>
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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