“Unbelievably horrible”: NFL fans call out referee's controversial Pat Bryant OPI decision during Raiders vs. Broncos TNF clash

Fans are unhappy with the offensive pass interference call on Denver Broncos WR Pat Bryant. After the two-minute warning in the second quarter, Bo Nix found the rookie wide receiver with a 13-yard pass. However, the referees decided to call it back and decided to flag it as an offensive pass interference.

On social media, fans criticized the referees for this controversial decision during Thursday's showdown between the Broncos and the Raiders.

"The OPI call on Pat Bryant was stunningly, unbelievably horrible," one fan commented.

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"Was that a PI on Pat Bryant it did not look like it at all there," another fan said. "That OPI on Pat Bryant was pretty weak. I've seen plently of other players get away with worse," this fan stated. "How can you call pass inteference on pat bryant for a routine block?" another fan wrote. "Football penalties should factor in intent. pat bryant didn't mean to do that offensive pi. he couldn't have," one fan said. "Holdint on the defender on Pat Bryant on the INT but why would they call it," this fan commented.

In the first quarter, RB Ashton Jeanty scored a four-yard rushing touchdown. Placker Daniel Carlson made the extra point attempt, giving the Las Vegas Raiders a 0-7 lead over the Broncos.

However, quarterback Bo Nix put his team back in the game in the second quarter. He found WR Troy Franklin with a seven-yard passing touchdown. Will Lutz scored the extra point, leveling the playing field at halftime.

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How have the Denver Broncos performed so far this season?

Sean Payton and his team have been decent heading into Thursday's showdown against the Las Vegas Raiders. They bounced back after a 1-3 start to the season and are currently on a six-game winning streak.

Last Sunday, the Broncos secured an 18-15 victory over the Houston Texans, and are up 7-2 this season. Quarterback Bo Nix has been impressive on the offense, tallying 1,976 yards and 15 TDs passing, along with 207 yards and three touchdowns rushing.

Last year, during his rookie campaign, he helped the team qualify for the playoffs. However, they lost to the Buffalo Bills in the wild-card round. Can Sean Payton and his team make another playoff run this year?

Edited by Priyam Hazarika