Amid Fierce Criticism from NFL and Patriots Community, NFL Launches Investigation into Adrian Hill’s Referee Crew After Controversial Calls in Patriots vs Saints Game

Foxborough, October 13, 2025

Amid a fierce wave of outrage from the NFL community following the game between the New England Patriots and the New Orleans Saints, the NFL Officiating Department has officially launched an internal investigation into the referee crew led by Adrian Hill. This decision comes just two days after the Patriots’ 25-19 victory at the Caesars Superdome – a game that many claim was “overshadowed by erroneous whistles.”

According to sources from ESPN and NFL Network, the investigation focuses on the consistency and accuracy of penalty calls, particularly two controversial Offensive Pass Interference (OPI) calls against Stefon Diggs, along with a blatant Defensive Pass Interference (DPI) that was overlooked in the third quarter. Analysts argue that Hill’s referee crew “lacked emotional control” and “made decisions not aligned with basic football logic.”

Patriots fans – who have been frustrated for the past 24 hours – now feel “vindicated.” The account @PatsFanForever wrote on X:

“I don’t want to blame the refs, but this game was truly awful. If the NFL is really investigating, that’s justice for New England.”

Another fan, @MayeEra, shared:

“We won, but we were still robbed of two highlight plays from Maye and Diggs. At least now they’re admitting there’s an issue.”

Insider sources indicate that the NFL is considering a “temporary suspension” of Adrian Hill and his crew for 1–2 weeks to facilitate the evaluation process. While no official conclusion has been reached, the league’s proactive investigation shows they recognize the severity of the matter.

Head Coach Mike Vrabel declined to comment in depth but smiled when asked about the news:

“I’ll just say this – we won that game despite playing against more than 11 people on the field.”

This event has left Patriots fans elated – not only for the victory but also for the sense of vindication. After years of being labeled as “favored by refs” during the Brady era, New England is now the team on the receiving end, and the NFL has had to step in.

As the official investigation begins, Patriots Nation can hold their heads high: they defeated the Saints, the referees – and now, perhaps, even the NFL’s Disciplinary Committee.