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Giants CB Adoree Jackson Calls "B.S." on Pass Interference Call

Jackson may have a point based on the video replay.

Patricia Traina

East Rutherford, NJ December 31, 2023 -- Adoree' Jackson of the Giants on the field during pre game warm ups. The New York Giants host the Los Angeles Rams on December 31, 2023 at at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
East Rutherford, NJ December 31, 2023 -- Adoree' Jackson of the Giants on the field during pre game warm ups. The New York Giants host the Los Angeles Rams on December 31, 2023 at at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. / Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK
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East Rutherford, NJ—The New York Giants' 28-6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings Sunday saw the Giants flagged for a whopping nine penalties for 95 yards.

But according to cornerback Adoree’ Jackson, who was flagged for one of those nine penalties–and a whopper at that–the call against him for defensive pass interference during a defense against Vikings receiver Jordan Addison was “B.S.”

“[The official] knows it,” the usually accountable and even-keeled Jackson said afterward in the locker room. “That’s why he wouldn’t look at me, wouldn’t talk to me. You saw Addison almost pull my helmet off [and] hug me as I turned and looked for the ball. 

“The ref is sorry. He can hear me say that. He needs to be fined, just like they fine us on different things. That was a B.S. call on his behalf. He knows it. I wouldn’t look at me either if I knew I made a bad call. He wouldn’t even look at the [big] screen, so he knows he made a bad call. And he threw it late. Come on.”

Jackson, who was on a pitch count as he continues to ramp up after signing with the Giants a week and a half ago, faces a fine from the league for openly criticizing the officials, but he didn’t seem to care if one was coming. 

Jackson’s 36-yard penalty came on a 3rd-and-8, allowing the Vikings to continue their scoring drive, which cumulated in a 3-yard touchdown run by Aaron Jones.

“Popped for what?” he said. “That’s facts. If they want to come at me for that, then they need to do a little bit more fact [checking]. It’s the truth. I’m speaking the truth right now. If you get mad at me for speaking the truth, then that should let you know about them.”

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold carved up the Giants defensive secondary, going 19-of-24 for 208 yards and two touchdowns (113.2 rating). Justin Jefferson was the Vikings' leading receiver, with four receptions for 59 yards and a touchdown that he beat second-year cornerback Deonte Banks.

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Patricia Traina
PATRICIA TRAINA

Patricia Traina has covered the New York Giants for 30+ seasons, and her work has appeared in multiple media outlets, including The Athletic, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and the Sports Illustrated media group. As a credentialed New York Giants press corps member, Patricia has also covered five Super Bowls (three featuring the Giants), the annual NFL draft, and the NFL Scouting Combine. She is the author of The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the New York Giants. In addition to her work with New York Giants On SI, Patricia hosts the Locked On Giants podcast. Patricia is also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Football Writers Association of America.

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