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Texans' DeAndre Hopkins calls for new officiating leadership after no-call

BALTIMORE -- Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins had the advantage on Ravens corner Marlon Humphrey, beating him on a route and breaking free into the end zone.

That's when Humphrey made contact, grabbing the All-Pro selection well before a deep throw from quarterback Deshaun Watson arrived.

Although it looked like a clear-cut defensive pass interference call, no flag was thrown. And the league office, overseen by senior vice president of officiating, Al Riveron, declined to overturn the no-call. It cost the Texans a timeout and a potential score.

Hopkins reacted afterward on social media, writing: "As a leader in the NFL, we need someone new in New York deciding calls.