The refs blew it on Sunday when they missed a clear fumble by Rams wide receiver Robert Woods. The Jaguars recovered, but the play was blown dead.
Officials cost Jaguars a fumble return with quick whistle
The play was overturned on review, but it still cost Jacksonville.
Jeanna Kelley has been covering the Falcons for The Falcoholic since 2011 and the NFL for SB Nation since 2015.
It was overturned on review and ruled a fumble. But the refs stole a chance for Jacksonville to advance the ball after linebacker Telvin Smith forced the turnover.
It’s a clear fumble and recovery, and cornerback Aaron Colvin starts to run it back after he snatches the ball off the ground. But that was short-lived, because the whistle was blown and the refs had to count on instant replay to get the call right.
Getting a little closer to the end zone could have made a difference for the Jaguars. Jacksonville was trailing the Rams by 10, and it had to settle for a field goal after the fumble.
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