Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has revealed that the NFL informed him that officials "did not make the correct calls" during his team's heart-wrenching 39-38 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Irsay made the announcement on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), two days after the game.

The controversial penalties came towards the end of the game, ultimately leading to the Browns' game-winning drive. Irsay disclosed that he had discussions with league officials, who acknowledged the mistakes made by the referees.

The first penalty, an illegal contact call on Colts cornerback Darrell Baker Jr., erased a potential game-winning fumble recovery for Indianapolis. The second penalty, defensive pass interference also against Baker, gave the Browns possession at the Colts' 1-yard line with only 33 seconds remaining.

In light of these events, Irsay expressed his belief that the NFL should introduce replay reviews for all calls, including penalties, in the final two minutes of every game. This potential change could provide more accuracy and prevent controversial officiating decisions from deciding the outcome of crucial matches.

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero, however, highlighted that the league office routinely communicates with teams about various calls on a weekly basis. However, the conversations are not meant to be discussed publicly by team officials.

In response to Irsay's comments, Colts head coach Shane Steichen deflected the issue during a news conference, stating his focus is on preparing for their upcoming game against the New Orleans Saints.

It is worth mentioning that during the 2019 season, the NFL briefly allowed offensive and defensive pass interference, including non-calls, to be subject to review on a one-year trial basis. However, this rule was not continued in subsequent seasons. Additionally, NFL owners recently rejected a proposal to make roughing the passer penalties reviewable for the 2023 season.

The outcome of Irsay's discussions with league officials remains to be seen, but his call for increased replay review in critical moments of games may spark a debate on improving officiating accuracy in the NFL.

As fans eagerly wait for the next game, the Colts' loss to the Browns serves as a reminder of the significant impact officiating decisions can have on the outcome of matches, and the ongoing efforts to enhance the fairness and integrity of the game.