The Denver Broncos managed to stay atop the AFC West with an amazing comeback victory over the New York Giants. The Giants led 19-0 at the start of the fourth quarter, but Denver managed to rally for a 33-32 victory, overcoming some rather questionable calls against the defense on New York’s final possession before Denver kicked the go-ahead field goal.
However, it appears the win wasn’t enough to satisfy one Broncos player after what he deemed to be egregious officiating.
“Per the NFL: Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw has been suspended without pay for one game for unsportsmanlike conduct following Sunday’s game against the New York Giants,” reported Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Schefter then revealed what the Broncos linebacker did that will cost him a game.
“After the conclusion of the Giants-Broncos game, the NFL said Dre Greenlaw chased after referee Brad Allen and verbally threatened him as he tried to leave the field.”
> After the conclusion of the Giants-Broncos game, the NFL said Dre Greenlaw chased after referee Brad Allen and verbally threatened him as he tried to leave the field. [https://t.co/d8szqwsno0](https://t.co/d8szqwsno0)
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> — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) [October 20, 2025](https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1980396001669370168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
NFL fans reacted to the news on social media.
“That’s a serious accusation if true, Greenlaw might be facing more than just a fine. The league’s been cracking down on player-official confrontations, and this one could set an example for how far the NFL’s willing to go to protect refs,” one fan wrote on Twitter.
“That ref is a punk. I’ll never forget the bears Steelers game on MNF when he threw a flag for something he initiated. One of the more bizarre things I’ve ever seen watching football,” someone else added.
“Willing to donate to his GoFundMe. Dre was speaking on behalf of the entire stadium,” one fan added.
It’ll be interesting to see if the league further punishes Grenelaw to set an example.