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Sean Payton Talks Blown Call vs. Rams, Cam Jordan Jokes About 'Foot Locker' Ref

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton opted for a more diplomatic tone after his team was on the receiving end of an officiating mistake in Sunday's 27-9 defeat to the Los Angeles Rams.

In the second quarter, Cam Jordan appeared to return a Jared Goff fumble for a touchdown. However, the referees blew the play dead, ruling the play an incomplete pass. The call was overturned on review, but New Orleans took possession at the 13-yard line rather than getting the six points.

Payton declined to dwell too much on the play, per Pro Football Talk's Charean Williams: "You can't focus.