Saints head coach Sean Payton was furious with a questionable penalty called on his team. Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Controversial blindside-block penalty costs Saints

By Adam Stites | Last updated 12/2/21

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton yelled at every official he could find Thursday night about a blindside-block penalty against tight end Garrett Griffin that Fox announcer Troy Aikman was quick to call "a terrible call."

Griffin appeared to do well picking up the Cowboys' blitzing safety Jayron Kearse, allowing Saints quarterback Taysom Hill to step up and complete an 11-yard pass to Deonte Harris. The play was nullified by a penalty called on Griffin, though.

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— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) December 3, 2021

Instead of a first down on the 32-yard line, the Saints were instead pushed back to the 10-yard line and punted three plays later. The Cowboys took advantage of the swing in momentum and scored a 58-yard touchdown on the second play of their drive when running back Tony Pollard broke loose down the left sideline. The touchdown gave Dallas a 20-10 lead.

Just two weeks ago, Payton ripped into NFL officials during an appearance on "The Dan Patrick Show," saying poor officiating is "getting to the point where it's expected and you're numb."

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