'It needs to be talked about... You're telling us that we can't do our jobs.' — Cam Jordan goes scorched Earth on NFL referees after awful call against Saints
The New Orleans Saints got their first victory on Sunday afternoon against a New York Giants team that felt great about themselves after Week 4. The black and gold played with energy and took advantage of the G-Men's mistakes. That being said, that did not prevent a quite questionable call late in the fourth quarter.
Saints pass rusher Carl grandson was flagged for roughing the passer when he sacked Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart from his blindside. There's only one problem. Granderson tackled him in the exact form that the defensive coaching staff teaches nowadays.
Cam Jordan's rant toward refs after bad roughing the passer call
Granderson did not land his bodyweight on Dart. There was no contact with the head or neck area. He simply shoved him and let go, avoiding any contact with the QB's lower half on his follow-through, too. It was a hard, clean hit, by the book.
This roughing the passer call was HORRIFIC pic.twitter.com/i4wN3MrdMz
— A to Z Sports (@AtoZSportsNFL) October 5, 2025
Accordingly, Saints veteran pass rusher Cameron Jordan made his feelings crystal clear on the call. He was not happy with the flag in that scenario and believes those sort of calls limit defenders from simply doing their job. He makes plenty of fair points.
"We had an erroneous flag thrown at Carl Granderson's sack, which is egregious on all levels. It needs to be talked about. Somebody needs to be discussed, explained even. Becuase I mean, when you get a sack, he did everything in his power to secure a big sack in the fourth quarter, final drive and it gets taken away.
As a defensive lineman, what else can we can do? As a defense, you're telling us that we can't do our jobs. So how do we do our jobs then? Please." -- Cam Jordan on roughing the passer call on Carl Granderson late in game vs. Giants via Matthew Paras
Jordan's frustration was heartfelt. The call came once the game was basically decided, but what if it came during a tight game where the defense desperately needed a stop? Turning that sack, filled with momentum and energy, into a free first down and gain of fifteen yards could have been game-changing.
Regardless, we can see how much Jordan still cares even as his pro career probably comes to a close fairly soon. He knows how hard Granderson has worked to become the best defensive lineman on the Saints in recent seasons. You have to expect him to be passionate here.
At the very least, the Saints did get the win over New York. It will be interesting to see if the NFL addresses this call from the Week 5 matchup this week, though. I'm sure the Saints will make their point of view known with the league.
Chargers Dealt Troubling Update After Loss to Commanders
Omarion Hampton might be forced to miss time after suffering an injury against the Commanders.
Los Angeles Chargers first-round rookie Omarion Hampton has been heating up of late. The former North Carolina Tar Heels star running back has scored touchdowns in back-to-back games heading into Sunday’s matchup against Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders, along with 270 rushing yards on 54 carries. Hampton has also registered 14 catches for 110 receiving yards in his first four games in the NFL.
Unfortunately for the Chargers, Hampton was unable to finish Sunday’s disappointing 27-10 loss to the Commanders due to injury. The 22-year-old was forced to exit the game in the fourth quarter and was unable to return.
The bad news for L.A. is that, according to Chargers beat reporter Daniel Popper of The Athletic, Hampton was seen in a walking boot on his left ankle as he left the Chargers locker room after the game.
While there has been no official update from the Chargers as of yet, the fact that Hampton was in a walking boot seems to indicate that the ankle injury could be a cause for concern. This does not necessarily mean that he will be forced to miss time because of this issue, but it appears that the No. 22 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft will be nursing an injury heading into L.A.’s Week 6 matchup against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
Hampton will likely undergo tests after the game, which should determine the extent of the injury. For now, however, the Chargers may need to make further adjustments in their running game, especially after losing Pro-Bowl RB Najee Harris to a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 3.
The Chargers have now suffered back-to-back defeats and have fallen to 3-2 on the season. Justin Herbert and Co. will want to get back to winning ways in Week 6 against the Dolphins, but they might need to do it without Hampton in the mix.
