NFL Twitter Slams Controversial Penalty Against Falcons in Loss to Tom Brady, Bucs

It wasn't without controversy that the Atlanta Falcons and Tom Brady lost on Sunday.

The Falcons were flagged for roughing the passer on a third-and-5 late in the fourth quarter. The drive was extended because of the controversial call.

The Athletic's Greg Auman asked the referee why Jarrett was flagged for roughing the passer.

The quarterback was thrown to the ground by the defender while he was still in the pocket. I made my decision based on that.

Fans continued to slam the call with some saying it was bad for the game.

James @James_fry5

If you play Tom Brady. You already know it’s 1v2. Hard to beat a team and the refs in the same game. https://t.co/u7Hf3HDQzv

Matthew Smith🪐 @SmithTheLdgend

Not roughing the passer. They have literally nerfed hitting the QB. Love Tommy and everyone (not just him) has been getting these bad calls, but this wasn’t a good call. https://t.co/FhvFhBug4e

Chuck Davis @OrngFur

WORST CALL OF THE YEAR https://t.co/BVnteZN56E

c. @_JustcallmeC

ABSOLUTE. HORRIBLE. CALL. https://t.co/ndLmFb4Oi8

April Showers ⛈🌪💫 @moonlitefire

Trash call https://t.co/vojIKSm3at

Josh Keimig @FatMinisterGuy

Embarrassing. Garbage. Awful. If that's roughing the passer, cancel football forever. It's a joke. https://t.co/prMXXlbu38

After the game, Brady was asked if he threw the flags.

You have to wonder if Brady thought the tackle was worth roughing the passer.

The loss of Sunday's game would have left the team at 2-2 on the year. They are first in the South going into the game against Pittsburgh.