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<\/p>\nThe 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.<\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
However, after a conversation between the officials, an illegal shift was the ultimate call – a penalty that doesn’t involve the play being blown dead. Thus, the fumble recovery stood and the Chiefs were able to kneel out the remainder of the clock and escape with a 19-17 win.<\/p>\n
Raiders reporter Vic Tafur asked the NFL for a statement on the play. According to the league’s ruling, an illegal shift was the correct call because the clock had been stopped before the play.<\/p>\n
“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,” the league said.<\/p>\n
\nI asked NFL for a statement on last play that resulted in #Raiders<\/a> fumble:<\/p>\n
\u201cHad 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2014 Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) November 30, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n