Eagles’ James Bradberry admits committing late debated penalty: ‘It was a detention’
With just under two minutes to play, the Kansas City Chiefs earned an automatic first down after a defensive call against James Bradberry on 3rd-and-8.
Instead of the Philadelphia Eagles getting the ball with about 1:50 left and a timeout, the Chiefs lost more clock and kicked the Super Bowl-winning field goal with eight seconds left.
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Soccer Football – NFL – Super Bowl LVII – Kansas City Chiefs v Philadelphia Eagles – State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona, U.S. – February 12, 2023 Kansas City Chiefs’ Isiah Pacheco in action with Philadelphia Eagles’ Marcus Epps, CJ Gardner-Johnson and James Bradberry (REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid)
The defensive hold call drew widespread criticism on social media, given the timing of the penalty in which he likely could have gone uncalled.
Despite the backlash on Twitter, the Eagles cornerback admitted the referees made the right call.
“It was an outfit. I pulled on his jersey. I was hoping they would let it slide,” he said after Super Bowl LVII.
Head coach Nick Sirianni said there were too many other variables throughout the game to blame the loss on a single call.
“It always seems like a call. … It’s not what it is. So many teams contribute to the result of the game. Today they were better,” he said.
James Bradberry #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Neil Cooper/Getty Images)
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Former NFL punter and podcast host Pat McAfee said referees should have eaten the whistle.
“That umpire making that hold call at that time at that stage of that game? Super Bowl? Huh? Huh?!…” he said. “Hey refs – I can’t call that over there. Okay? It’s not about you. Was there a wait? I guess. If you stop and go frame by frame , he had his hands on him, but nevertheless, at this point? Come on! We were robbed of a possible overtime game at the Super Bowl!”
An elevated view of the LVII logo painted on the field before Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Neil Cooper/Getty Images)
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The Chiefs won their third Super Bowl in franchise history, and their second since the 2019 season, with a final score of 38-35.
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