What happened: Sean McVay said earlier this week that the league acknowledged a late pass interference call was wrong in Los Angeles' loss at Denver. On Friday, a memo went to clubs reminding coaches and personnel that officials are encouraged to answer rules questions candidly, but those conversations remain confidential.

Why it matters: The reminder broadens the fallout from the flag the league already told McVay was an error, turning one prime-time finish into a leaguewide communication issue. It also puts fresh scrutiny on how officiating explanations are handled after close games with standings implications.

What to watch: The next question is whether the league adds any broader officiating procedure changes beyond the confidentiality reminder. Future close-game disputes will bring added attention to how coaches discuss referee explanations afterward.