Justin Jefferson, Vikings lose fumble thanks to 'worst rule in football'
The Minnesota Vikings had three turnovers in the first half against the Eagles, including a backbreaker with 34 seconds left in the first half when Kirk Cousins hit Justin Jefferson and the superstar wide receiver fumbled the ball over the pylon for a touchback.
The officials' ruling on the field was that the ball was fumbled out of bounds inside the one-yard line. It went to automatic review and the replay somehow determined that the ball was fumbled over the top of the pylon, which by rule results in a touchback and a turnover.
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How replay officials were able to 100% determine the ball went over the pylon is unclear because none of the replays shown on the television broadcast were clear.
It appears that the majority of people reacting to the ruling, whether they're Vikings fans or not, is pure disgust with what many are calling the "worst rule" in football.
The turnover led to the Eagles ending the half with a 61-yard field goal and a 13-7 lead.
