Bill Belichick Spiked the Challenge Flag With Such an Attitude, and NFL Fans Loved It

The Patriots coach was not happy with the refs.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has never been one to shy away from showing his frustrations with officials while roaming the sidelines during games. 

That happened again in Sunday night’s Dolphins-Patriots showdown when the legendary coach was not happy that he had to challenge a call against his team. 

Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson came up short of a first down in the third quarter, but Belichick thought the refs got it wrong and it should have been enough for a first down. He then waited for the right time to throw his challenge flag.

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Look at this: 

Bill was disgusted 😭😂

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— NFL (@NFL) September 18, 2023

The call ended up being upheld and the Patriots turned the ball over a few plays later. 

NFL fans loved his spike: 

I keep watching this and it gets funnier every time. He looked that ref in the eyes when he threw that flag 🤣 https://t.co/wU0omJkJGv

— Katie (@kaydeeasu07) September 18, 2023

My 8 month old son when he’s done playing with his toy https://t.co/6IW61A6jXg

— Nick H (@NickH720) September 18, 2023

This is forever my favorite Bill moment. Hilarious. https://t.co/ObFJieLYeC

— Salty Tua Fan (@JLeeT24) September 18, 2023

I told my 3 year old daughter it was time to start getting ready for bed when she was playing with her cousin and this is exactly what she did with whatever she had in her hand. https://t.co/IQuFPIxRHz

— Colin Manuszewski (@colinedward) September 18, 2023

Hang Bill Belichick's challenge flag throw in the Louvre. #Patriots https://t.co/ifGiD8wu4U

— Matt Higgins (@MattHiggins80) September 18, 2023

When you think the arguments over then they hit you with the AND ANOTHER THING… https://t.co/cuUfJCzYDU

— Liv Cawley (@OliviaCawley) September 18, 2023

Belichick always has the best flag throws. Easy 10/10 here https://t.co/GDaKQ5QiNO

— Blake (@ByBlakeWilliams) September 18, 2023

my dog claiming she hasn’t had her treat when she has already had her treat https://t.co/kTZaJuvMl5

— tryler (@tylerlauletta) September 18, 2023