But Jones said in a physical, aggressive game, strict interpretations of rules could warrant penalties on every play. Were players responsible for some, if not most, of the violations? Cases exist.

GIVING THANKS: One thing for each NFL team to be thankful for UNDER PRESSURE: Who needs to step up in season's final stretch? On special teams, an overtime rap was distributed for an illegal block above the waist. In the secondary came fabric for defensive holding, defensive pass interference, illegal holding above the waist and game disqualifications after a third-quarter tussle.

Defensive linemen were disciplined for illegal use of hands, roughing the passer, neutral zone infractions and leverage. Offensive linemen were called for holding, false starts and illegal formation. The penalties called spanned the NFL rulebook. 'If you knew it was going to be like this every time, then you'd step out there every time and throw 40-yarders down the field and hope that you get your calls.' It is a criticism of the discretion of how you use them. So again, this is not a criticism of the rules. It wasn’t like it didn't go against (the Raiders). 'This probably will be arguably the most-watched game other than the Super Bowl, and I hated that it got down to just throwing the ball up and getting your penalties to get your big plays,' Jones said. 2, 1970.Ĭowboys owner Jerry Jones decried the implications for the league. The 166 penalty yards exceeded the Cowboys’ previous high of 161 at Washington on Nov. The 28 penalties that stood (five were offset or declined) marked the most ever in the Cowboys’ 61-year history. Regardless, the volume of officiating activity was undeniable. After all, the Raiders drew the same number of penalties (14) as the Cowboys, with the Cowboys’ costing 166 yards vs. Most Cowboys steered clear of attributing the loss to officiating after a contest in which Dallas lacked offensive rhythm for three-and-a-half quarters and repeatedly attempted tackles with insufficient angles. TEAM RECORD: Micah Parsons breaks Cowboys' rookie sack mark HOLDING ON: Raiders outlast Cowboys in penalty-filled game for crucial win 'I mean, we’re playing football at the end of the day.' I got a job to do, and I see how he’s outside of the pocket, so I’m going to the quarterback. 'I’m not here to support anybody and play tag like it’s my best friend. 'We should be playing football, not tag,' Parsons said after the Cowboys’ 36-33 overtime loss. The Raiders advanced 15 yards and into the red zone. Parsons was flagged for roughing the passer. Officials disagreed and threw one of 28 penalty flags on the day.

'That did not seem like a penalty,' CBS analyst and 13-year NFL quarterback Tony Romo said on the broadcast. He flashed a smile to his teammates as he returned to the huddle. Carr was slow to get up, grabbing his neck. The Cowboys players collided with each other, Carr toppling down between them. Parsons had closed in from the left on Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr midway through the third quarter, defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa completing the trap on the right side. Watch Video: Eagles among the best bets in NFL Week 12 | Lorenzo's LocksĪRLINGTON, Texas - Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Micah Parsons’ tone hovered somewhere between exasperated and dejected.

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