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Officials Overturn Packers TD on Fourth-Down Fumble in Wild-Card Game

The reversal applied the NFL rule that forbids the offense from advancing a fourth-down fumble to a touchdown.

Overview

  • Christian Watson lost the ball at the 1-yard line as he dove toward the goal line after a catch from Jordan Love.
  • Romeo Doubs recovered the loose ball in the end zone and officials initially signaled a touchdown.
  • After a conference, the crew reversed the call because fourth-down fumbles cannot be advanced by the offense.
  • The ball was returned to the spot of the fumble, giving Green Bay first-and-goal at the 1-yard line.
  • The Packers eventually finished the drive with a touchdown on a subsequent pass from Love to Doubs.