An NFL referee went viral on Sunday during the opening weekend of the 2023 season, but fortunately, it wasn’t for an errant penalty call.
During the Week 1 clash between the Cardinals and Commanders, one referee could be seen hitting the ground after he was run into during a play. After sitting back up, the referee threw a penalty flag while still sitting on the ground, prompting fans to compare the moment to that of WWE icon The Undertaker rising from the casket.
The referee, Derick Bowers, was hit by as many as three players, including Washington quarterback Sam Howell, who was tackled out of bounds while scrambling with the football. Kyzir White was charged with a late hit on the play.
