NFL fans upset as Dolphins flagged for roughing passer in Justin Herbert shot
NFL fans erupted in rage Sunday night during the third quarter of the Los Angeles Chargers and Miami Dolphins Week 14 game.
The play in question occurred in the third quarter. Justin Herbert backed up to pass 3rd-and-9 from the team’s own 18-yard line and appeared to be sacked by Jaelen Phillips. Los Angeles was about to put its punting unit on the field when officials threw a flag on the play.
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December 11, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) moves to pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at SoFi Stadium.
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Phillips was called out for roughing up the passer. It appeared that the linebacker put his body weight on Herbert as he tackled him to the ground, causing the flag to come out.
Fans watching the game were angry with the game.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.
(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Fortunately, for Dolphins fans, the Chargers still returned the ball at the end of their practice.
In the Dolphins’ next practice, Tua Tagovailoa led Miami to a score. He threw a 60-yard touchdown to Tyreek Hill to cut their three-point deficit, 17-14, with 6:23 left in the game.
Hill had a touchdown earlier in the game when he was in the right place at the right time and recovered a fumble and ran it 57 yards for the score.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, leading, throws under pressure from Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, at Inglewood, California.
(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Los Angeles held a 17-7 halftime lead.
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