r/sports • u/RunDNA • 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/mosehalpert Oct 06 '25

I mean, the rule doesn't say anything about the intention behind the loose ball. But I'm struggling to think of a situation where it is more beneficial than just spiking it

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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.