PFWA Pool Reporter Mike Reiss Interview with Referee Bill Vinovich
New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Question: What led to Mike Vrabel being assessed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty?
Vinovich: “He was out of the box, came up to the official and said, ‘That was a f—–g terrible call.’
Question: In a situation like that, is there any warning given?
Vinovich: “I don’t know how you’re going to give a warning. It’s not something that is going to happen twice. When you use language like that, it’s pretty much a given.”