NFL Legend Tom Brady Offers Assessment and States: “Refs Helped Dolphins Maintain Control” with Convincing Evidence in Bills’ Bitter Loss to Dolphins at Hard Rock
Rock Buffalo – November 2025
After the Buffalo Bills’ 13–30 loss to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium, the wave of controversy over referee decisions has not subsided. And more surprisingly, NFL legend Tom Brady – who rarely comments publicly on officiating – has spoken out. On the Let’s Go Podcast, Brady bluntly stated that some decisions by referee Ron Torbert’s crew “helped the Dolphins maintain control.”
Brady shared: “I watched that game. The Dolphins clearly played better, but there were also a few situations that made me think. Sometimes, just a small decision or a handling that wasn’t really consistent from the referees is enough to turn both the emotions and the entire flow of a big game like that.”
According to ESPN and PFF analysis, Brady was not exaggerating. Ron Torbert’s officiating crew was graded low (6.8/10) for “missing obvious defensive fouls,” especially in the play where Jalen Ramsey pulled Keon Coleman’s arm without penalty. Head Coach Sean McDermott declined comment, but Bills fans turned the hashtag #RefsScrewBills into a nationwide trend just hours after the game.
The NFL community’s reaction was divided. Some analysts said Brady “was just saying what everyone saw,” while Dolphins fans countered that “the Dolphins won deservedly.” However, the assessment from an icon like Brady drew even more attention – especially since he had been both a victim and beneficiary of controversial calls during his career.
Tom Brady concluded in his familiar calm tone: “I’m not saying the Dolphins didn’t deserve to win, but the NFL needs to ensure absolute fairness – because a game can turn on just one decision. And that’s what makes fans lose faith.” Those words made the entire expert community nod – because when Brady talks about fairness, the whole NFL has to listen.
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