The Chicago Bears lost 35-32 to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, but Justin Fields was brilliant, and the Bears would’ve been in position to potentially win the game — and at least be in field goal territory — if not for a brutal no-call by the officiating crew on a pass from Fields to brand-new weapon Chase Claypool.
On 3rd-and-10 with under two minutes remaining, Fields threw a deep pass to Claypool, and Claypool was mugged by Miami defensive back Keion Crossen. The pass fell incomplete, and the officiating crew chose to not throw a flag.
Here's the no-call — on what should've been pass interference — on the Justin Fields deep ball to Chase Claypool.
A PI call would've given the Bears the ball inside the Dolphins' 25-yard line with 1:29 remaining. Miami won 35-32. 🏈 pic.twitter.com/yqVHhagU6G
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) November 6, 2022
The Bears were unable to convert the fourth-down play (thanks to a bad drop by Equanimeous St. Brown), and the Dolphins were then able to kneel and run out the clock.
So, that was a massive, game-altering no-call.
Fields told the media after the game, “It was definitely PI, for sure.”
Justin Fields with a professional response when asked about the no-call on an obvious DPI on the deep ball to Claypool on 3rd and 10 with the game on the line.
Pretty much the opposite of what #Bears fans are feeling. Measured leadership by the young QB throughout the tough loss pic.twitter.com/wY12f2HiS9
— Jeff (@JeffsBearsTakes) November 6, 2022
Justin Fields on his throw late to Chase Claypool: “PI, for sure”. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) November 6, 2022
The NFL world — and especially Bears fans, of course — couldn’t believe it. Even Miami-based media admitted that there should’ve been a penalty called on the Dolphins.
No flag 😂 pic.twitter.com/CVmh7dPCiM
— Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz (@LeBatardShow) November 6, 2022
How did they not throw a PI on that? Wow. What a break! Dolphins will win this, but man, the Bears definitely have a beef with that no call. Either way, a win is win.
— Will Manso (@WillManso) November 6, 2022
Justin Fields on his throw late to Chase Claypool: “PI, for sure”. #Bears
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) November 6, 2022
The missed pass interference call on Chase Claypool is a "joke" – @thekapman pic.twitter.com/j93PJ4z3Uq
— Bears Talk (@NBCSBears) November 6, 2022
Hold on. That trash call vs. Waddle is made, but Claypool being bearhugged by a defender is a no-call? Garbage, @NFLOfficiating. Straight garbage.
— dan durkin (@djdurkin) November 6, 2022
How in the world is that not PI on Claypool? Is that a joke?
— Brad Spielberger, Esq. (@SpielbergerBrad) November 6, 2022
With the game on the line, you cannot miss that penalty. A blatant pass interference not called. Chase Claypool was furious, as was Matt Eberflus. The Bears are going to lose this game.
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) November 6, 2022
No flag!!!!!!
Probably should have been one on Crossen.
— The Phinsider (@thephinsider) November 6, 2022
https://twitter.com/JerryAzumah/status/1589355483877756930
How do you not throw PI on the Dolphins there?
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) November 6, 2022
So, I presume the NFL will issue the Bears and apology for a completely blown call on an obvious pass interference? That after handing Miami every cheesy call all afternoon?
— Michael Wilbon (@RealMikeWilbon) November 6, 2022
Between negating an obvious grounding and a phantom PI, these refs in Chicago are having a rough go.
The league office already drafting the apology letter for #dabears
— Adam Rank (@adamrank) November 6, 2022
It’s especially a shame for Fields after his performance. The second-year quarterback threw for three touchdowns, no interceptions, and a 106.7 passer rating while adding an NFL regular-season record 178 yards (and an incredible 61-yard touchdown) on the ground.
The Bears fall to 3-6 with the loss, while the Dolphins improve to 6-3 with the victory.
[Photo Credit: CBS]
