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Officials Missed SkyCam Do-Over in Jets–Cowboys, Costing New York a Third-Down Replay

Rule 7 requires the down be replayed when a loose ball in play hits an overhead camera, a step officials did not take on the Jets’ opening goal-to-go series.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 05: Breece Hall #20 of the New York Jets runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in the game at MetLife Stadium on October 05, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship (32) and Dallas Cowboys' Marist Liufau, right, are separated by referee Shawn Smith (14)
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Overview

  • On third-and-goal, Justin Fields’ pass deflected off Dante Fowler Jr., struck the FOX SkyCam above MetLife Stadium, and was ruled incomplete.
  • The NFL rulebook mandates an immediate dead ball and a replay of the down when a loose ball hits a video board, guide wire, or SkyCam, which analysts said was misapplied.
  • Replay assist did not stop the game and head coach Aaron Glenn did not challenge, leading the Jets to kick a field goal instead of retaking third down.
  • Dallas won 37-22, leaving New York as the NFL’s only 0-5 team through Week 5.
  • The camera was unharmed and the deflection may have prevented an interception, and the sequence drew fresh criticism of officiating across Sunday’s slate.