Head referee Adrian Hill addressed a controversial call in Sunday's Patriots-Saints game, answering questions from a pool reporter.
The game saw a total of 20 flags thrown by the crew, led by Hill, slightly above their season average of 18.4 per game.
A notable call was an offensive pass interference on Stefon Diggs late in the first quarter, which drew significant scrutiny from fans.
It's always unfortunate when the referees and officials become a story in a sporting event.
The crew's performance has received significant attention from fans during and after the game.
Author's summary: Officials explain a controversial call in the Patriots-Saints game.