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Cowboys offensive pass interference call, explained: Why Jake Ferguson was penalized on crucial third down vs. Lions

Story byTeddy RicketsonFri, December 5, 2025 at 5:46 AM UTC·2 min readCowboys offensive pass interference call, explained: Why Jake Ferguson was penalized on crucial third down vs. Lions originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Dallas Cowboys lost to the Detroit Lions in Week 14's "Thursday Night Football" game.

Cowboys offensive pass interference call, explained: Why Jake Ferguson was penalized on crucial third down vs. Lions

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Key Highlights

  • The Cowboys trailed most of the game but kept it close throughout. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDallas was driving late in the fourth quarter with the chance to cut the Detroit lead to three.
  • The Cowboys were in the redzone and quarterback Dak Prescott was trying to target his tight end in the end zone.
  • It looked like there was contact between TE Jake Ferguson and the Detroit defenders, and a flag came out. After a brief discussion, the officiating crew announced a penalty, but it was for offensive pass interference on Ferguson.
  • The broadcast was stunned that the call went that way.
  • The penalty backed Dallas up, and the Cowboys elected to kick a field goal rather than go for a touchdown on fourth down, putting the game in the hands of their defense. The defense gave up a touchdown, and the Cowboys lost the game.
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