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Fans blast refs for controversial penalty on Rams late vs. Cardinals
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For the second time in three weeks, Los Angeles Rams cornerback Josh Wallace was at the center of a controversial penalty. The first was against the Denver Broncos in Week 3 when he was called for defensive pass interference, which set up the Broncos' game-winning touchdown.
On Sunday, he was flagged late in the Rams' loss to the Cardinals , this time for unnecessary roughness. Officials ruled that he hit the receiver, Jalen Brooks, in the helmet, which gave Arizona a free 15 yards on top of the 21 picked up on the play.
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That put them in field goal range just one play after the Rams took the lead, 16-15. Chad Ryland went on to make the 41-yarder as time expired, giving the Cardinals the 18-16 win.
As expected, fans ripped the officials in the game for throwing a flag in that situation, especially considering Wallace's shoulder barely grazed Brooks' helmet.
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This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Fans blast refs for controversial penalty on Rams late vs. Cardinals
