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Camera Cable Appears to Deflect Vikings Field Goal as Officials Miss Required Rekick

NFL rules require the down to be replayed when a kick strikes broadcast equipment.

Overview

  • Video from the fourth quarter shows Will Reichard’s 51-yard try veer right after apparent contact with a Skycam wire in London.
  • On-field officials did not recognize the touch, resulting in no stoppage, review, or second attempt.
  • The NFL rulebook states a loose ball that hits a video board or guide wire is dead with the down replayed and the clock reset.
  • Cleveland kept possession up 17-14 until Carson Wentz led an 80-yard march and threw a 12-yard score to Jordan Addison with 25 seconds left.
  • Minnesota won 21-17, so the missed call did not change the outcome, and immediate reports noted no subsequent reversal or league action.