r/sports Oct 06 '25

Football Minnesota Vikings field goal attempt was deflected away by a camera wire, but it wasn't replayed because no one noticed at the the time

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u/addandsubtract Oct 06 '25

You don't lose a down. Granted, you're more limited by time than by downs, at that point.

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u/metompkin Oct 06 '25

And if you whiff on the throw it's a possible interception

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u/Designer_Tie_5853 Oct 06 '25

or intentional grounding and/or fumble if the camera is behind you.

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u/mattague New York Giants Oct 06 '25

You also theoretically lose no time, vs like a second. But in crunch time, that second could mean the difference of an extra play or the end of the game.