Dallas Cowboys Pass Interference Drama

The Dallas Cowboys won their first playoff game in 5 years when they defeated the Detroit Lions 24–20 in the NFC Wild Card round.

The most pivotal and controversial play of the game occurred in the 4th quarter when Cowboys linebacker Anthony Hitchens broke up a Matthew Stafford pass to tight end Brandon Pettigrew. A Pass Interference penalty was initially called on Hitchens but was later taken back. Instead of the Lions receiving an automatic first down, they were forced to punt on 4th down. The Cowboys drove down the field and scored the game-winning touchdown.

In this episode of Ride The Pine, we need your opinion on if you think this play should/shouldn’t been called Pass Interference. Tell us in the comment section below. Plus we explain why Matthew Stafford as to take some of the play and why New Jersey Governor Chris Christie attempted to jump for joy…but failed miserably.