PFWA Pool Reporter Jeff Legwold Interview with Referee Craig Wrolstad
Denver Broncos vs. Indianapolis Colts
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Question: Can you explain the leverage call on the 60-yard field goal attempt at the end of the game?
Craig Wrolstad: “For leverage, as a defender, you’re not allowed to place your hand on an opponent or a teammate and push off to propel yourself into the air to block a kick. In this case number 92 came across the line to the right guard and he put his hands on the right guard and pushed off him to elevate himself in the air in order to try to block the kick. You’re not allowed to do that. It is a personal foul and a 15-yard penalty. In this case since it was the last play of the game and it was a foul on the defense, we extended the game for one untimed down. We assessed the 15-yard penalty, and they were able to run another play.”
