A disputed pass-interference flag wiped out Josh Wallace’s late interception with Denver trailing 26-23; the Broncos then scored on Bo Nix’s 1-yard run and beat the Rams 30-26. NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay said Wallace should not have been flagged.
Wallace got a knee in bounds on the interception, but officials flagged him after receiver Pat Bryant fell. McAulay said Bryant pulled Wallace into him and that Wallace did not significantly hinder the receiver. Denver got a first down and Nix scored a few plays later; the Rams’ final drive ended with Matthew Stafford’s interception.
Rams reporter Nate Atkins of The Athletic reported that McVay left before media could enter, about 10 minutes after the final whistle. A head coach who skips postgame media availability can be subject to a fine. The Rams were 1-2 after the loss.
