The NFL might never be able to convince fans it doesn’t rule in favor of the Kansas City Chiefs – but it’s going to try.
I asked NFL for a statement on last play that resulted in #Raiders fumble:
“Had the clock been running at the snap, then by rule an illegal shift would convert to a false start. Since the clock was stopped (spike on the 2nd down play), an illegal shift is a live ball foul.”
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) November 30, 2024
On Friday afternoon the Chiefs were involved in yet another controversial ending in the team’s win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Quarterback Aidan O’Connell had his team in position for a game-winning field goal before an errant snap ricocheted off his chest in the final seconds.
Linebacker Nick Bolton was there to hop on the ball for the Chiefs, but not before a penalty was called. A sideline official appeared to suggest a false start should have been called, which would have blown the play dead and Kansas City would not have taken possession.
