The NFL has released a statement regarding a missed call by officials in the final play of Sunday's NFC Wild Card matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants.
San Francisco rallied from a 24-point deficit to beat New York, 39-38, but NFL Director of Officiating Mike Pereira reviewed the video on Monday and revealed that the Giants should have been given another shot at the game's last-second, field goal attempt.
Some notes:
The Giants' Tam Hopkins, No. 65, lined up as the left guard and was illegally downfield on the pass. All three flags thrown by the officials were for that penalty.
Rich Seubert, No. 69 and normally a guard, lined up as an eligible receiver on the play. He reported to the officiating crew before the game that he would man that position on field goals.
49ers defensive end Chike Okeafor interfered with Seubert when he was attempting to catch Allen's pass. No defensive pass interference penalty was called.
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San Francisco rallied from a 24-point deficit to beat New York, 39-38, but NFL Director of Officiating Mike Pereira reviewed the video on Monday and revealed that the Giants should have been given another shot at the game's last-second, field goal attempt.
Some notes:
The Giants' Tam Hopkins, No. 65, lined up as the left guard and was illegally downfield on the pass. All three flags thrown by the officials were for that penalty.
Rich Seubert, No. 69 and normally a guard, lined up as an eligible receiver on the play. He reported to the officiating crew before the game that he would man that position on field goals.
49ers defensive end Chike Okeafor interfered with Seubert when he was attempting to catch Allen's pass. No defensive pass interference penalty was called.
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