Why Is Pass Interference Not Reviewable?

Why Is Pass Interference Not Reviewable?

Offensive and defensive pass interference calls and non-calls were subject to the NFL's replay review system for only one season (2019). ... The lack of a vote meant the amendment to the NFL rule book that allowed pass interference to be reviewable would simply be removed.

Why is pass interference illegal?

Defensive pass interference (also known as DPI) is when a defensive player makes contact with the intended receiver while the ball is in the air. ... Illegal contact in the NFL is when a defender initiates contact with the receiver when they are more than 5 yards past the line of scrimmage.

Why are some NFL plays not reviewable?

A team may not challenge a reviewable play: (a) after the two-minute warning of each half; (b) throughout any overtime period; (c) after committing a foul that delays the next snap; and (d) after exhausting all of its challenges or timeouts.

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