The NFL apparently believes a key intentional grounding call made against Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins during Sunday's deflating loss at New Orleans was erroneous.
A league source pointed out Monday morning the intentional grounding rule includes a requirement that the passer be "facing an imminent loss of yardage because of pressure from the defense," a strong suggestion the NFL believes that was not the case with Cousins and the penalty should not have been called.
The league declined to comment on any communications between Al Riveron, the NFL's senior vice president of officiating, and the Redskins after the game about the call.