Apparently the referees can award a touchdown to a team.
During the 4th quarter of Sunday’s NFC Championship Game, the Eagles picked up a 22-yard run from Saquon Barkley that got them down to the Commanders one-yard line.
Facing 1st and goal, it was time for the Eagles to call the ‘Brotherly Shove.’ While Washington stopped the play for no gain, defensive lineman Jonathan Allen was flagged for encroachment, and the football was moved inches closer to the end zone.
On the second first-and-goal situation from the Washington one-yard line, Hurts was again stopped for no gain. That’s when things got strange.
Frankie Luvu jumped offsides on back to back plays, which lead to the referee revealing that he can award the Eagles with a touchdown if the Commanders continue to commit pre snap penalties.
The Eagles are on their way to Super Bowl 59.
