With a 1-8 record, the New Orleans Saints need luck to go their way, but throughout this year, that has been nowhere near the case. In today’s game, when New Orleans was up 10-7, the defense blocked the Carolina Panthers’ field goal attempt. When the Saints’ offense came on the field, the referees announced that it was actually the Panthers’ ball, but how?
According to the refs, because the Saints were the first team to touch the ball after it crossed the line of scrimmage, the Panthers then secured possession. This was a confusing moment for every fan watching, but for Saints fans in particular, questions were everywhere.
How Did Saints Fans React to The Confusing Moment From the Referees?
With the combination of the Saints’ luck this season, the importance of the call, and the confusion surrounding it, many Saints fans had strong opinions on the call.
One fan expressed his confusion, “EXCUSE ME?!”
EXCUSE ME?!
— WhoDatDavis (@DATsDAVIS) November 9, 2025
“Always the Saints man”, one fan said.
Always the #saints man
— New Orleans Saints UK 🏴🇬🇧⚜️ (@SaintsReportUk) November 9, 2025
Another fan voiced, “When it comes to the Saints, the refs literally make rules up as they go.”
when it comes to the Saints the refs literally make rules up as they go.
— 1-4 (@issaSAINTSfan) November 9, 2025
“The saints just blocked a FIELD GOAAL and the refs are saying the panthers recovered it?? Are you kidding me?” one fan vocalized.
The saints just blocked a FIELD GOAAL and the refs are saying the panthers recovered it?? Are you kidding me?
— Rhilez 🍇⚜️ (@Rhileztrapsalot) November 9, 2025
“Refs dont want the Saints to win today because some of these calls you will only see in a Saints game” another fan declared.
Refs dont want the Saints to win today because some of these calls you will only see in a Saints game
— JBoogz (@JeremyBoogz) November 9, 2025
This call by the referees felt like something that would only happen to the Saints this season, and even if it was correct (with a good amount of explanation), it was still disappointing for fans. The good news was that New Orleans immediately regained possession of the ball after a fumble.