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Referee Ron Torbert explains key roughing the passer penalty in Patriots vs. Cardinals

One of the biggest moments of the New England Patriots’ 30-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 15 came in the third quarter. With the Patriots trailing 16-3, cornerback Jonathan Jones appeared to have made a big interception to set his team up in the Cardinals red zone.

However, the play was eventually called back because of a penalty against Anfernee Jennings. The Patriots outside linebacker was flagged for allegedly roughing Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray.

After the game, PFWA pool reporter Mike Reiss spoke with referee Ron Torbert to get an explanation for the call.