"Absolutely disgusting" - Steelers fans call out referees over missed DPI on Cam Taylor-Britt

The NFL Week 13 clash between the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers ignited fan outrage over a controversial defensive play. Cam Taylor-Britt's 51-yard pick-six became the centerpiece of a heated debate about officiating.

The debates came after a potentially missed defensive pass interference call that could have dramatically altered the game's trajectory.

The play unfolded in the first quarter with Cam Taylor-Britt intercepting Russell Wilson's pass while matched up against Steelers wide receiver George Pickens. CBS rules analyst Gene Steratore later confirmed what Steelers fans had immediately suspected.

Per the analyst, Cam Taylor-Britt should have been penalized for illegal use of hands against Pickens, who went to the ground before the pass arrived.

The controversial interception came at a critical moment for both teams. The Bengals, sitting at 4-7 and desperate to keep playoff hopes alive, broke a 23-game drought without a defensive touchdown.

Social media erupted with passionate fan reactions:

"That was BLATANT PASS INTERFERENCE!! Time to lock up these refs. Absolutely disgusting."

Another user demanded:

"BRO HOW IS THAT NOT A FLAG."

"That’s CLEARLY DPI," said another.

"Refs are SAVING YALL," added another.

Fans continued to voice their frustration:

"Refs cheating already, pathetic," one user commented.

Another user posted:

"We haven't gotten damn near any calls this year so i don't care."

Cam Taylor-Britt's redemption story vs Steelers

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The officiating controversy overshadowed what was becoming an intense AFC North showdown.

This marked Russell Wilson's sixth start of the season, with the picked pass being just his third interception. For Taylor-Britt, it was his second takeaway of the year and sixth career interception – including a memorable one-handed pick against Patrick Mahomes earlier in the season.

The game's momentum continued to shift dramatically. Russell Wilson quickly responded, finding Pickens for a game-tying 17-yard touchdown. However, the Bengals struck back when Chase Brown delivered a crucial 1-yard touchdown run, pushing their lead to 14-7. Brown impressed with 53 yards on four carries, demonstrating the Bengals' offensive resilience.

For Cam Taylor-Britt, the interception was a personal redemption story. Recently benched during the Week 11 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, he seized a critical opportunity. With injuries to Dax Hill and DJ Turner, Taylor-Britt found himself thrust back into a leadership role in the Bengals' secondary.