Saints Legend Drew Brees Calls for NFL Investigation of Shawn Allen's Officiating Crew After String of Controversial Calls in Win Over Panthers
Saints Legend Drew Brees Calls for NFL Investigation of Shawn Allen's Officiating Crew After String of Controversial Calls in Win Over Panthers
Charlotte, North Carolina – November 10, 2025
The New Orleans Saints may have left Bank of America Stadium with a 17–7 win over the Carolina Panthers — but for franchise legend Drew Brees, the story went far beyond the scoreboard. Just hours after the game, Brees publicly called on the NFL to investigate referee Shawn Allen’s crew, accusing them of “clear bias” and a series of inconsistent, one-sided calls that repeatedly hurt New Orleans while allowing Carolina’s dangerous plays to go unchecked.
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The most controversial moment came in the first quarter, when linebacker Demario Davis intercepted a pass from Bryce Young — a play that could have completely shifted momentum for New Orleans. But the turnover was wiped out by a questionable “illegal contact” penalty. Replays showed minimal contact, while earlier in the same sequence, Carolina’s offensive line delivered a blatant helmet-to-helmet hit on a Saints defender that went completely uncalled.
That decision sparked outrage among Saints players and fans alike. Even head coach Kellen Moore, usually calm on the sideline, was seen shaking his head in disbelief. Throughout the first half, New Orleans was flagged seven times for 68 yards, while Carolina drew just two minor penalties — one of which came in garbage time.
Then came Drew Brees — a man who rarely criticizes officiating — breaking his silence in a fiery interview with New Orleans Sports Radio:
“I’ve played this game long enough to know that mistakes happen,” Brees said. “But when the same crew keeps penalizing one team and ignoring obvious fouls from the other, that’s not human error anymore — that’s a failure of accountability. The Saints fought with heart, and they deserved fairness. If the NFL truly believes in integrity, this can’t be ignored.”
Social media quickly erupted, with thousands of Saints fans and analysts demanding that the league review Shawn Allen’s crew. Multiple clips surfaced showing Carolina defenders initiating late contact, including a clear helmet-to-helmet hit on Chris Olave and a post-whistle shove on Tyler Shough — both ignored by officials.
Still, the Saints refused to be rattled, staying composed, tightening up on defense, and finishing with a statement win — their second victory of the season. Yet as Drew Brees reminded, “the score doesn’t erase the truth.”
The NFL has yet to comment, but one thing is certain: when Drew Brees speaks, the league listens.
Because for Who Dat Nation, this wasn’t about a single missed call.
It was about fairness, safety, and respect for the game.
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