Houston Texans rookie QB T.J. Yates made his first career NFL turnover count in one of the most bizarre plays you'll ever see.
Falcons Vs. Texans: Atlanta Fumble Return TD Called Back On Bizarre Play
As he was rolling out of the pocket on a third down deep in Atlanta territory, he was hit by a Falcons lineman as he threw, and the football rolled about ten years forward as everyone on both teams assumed it was an incompletion.
But a smart Atlanta defensive back, realizing that the play hadn’t been blown dead, picked up the ball and returned it over 80 yards for a TD.
Unfortunately, neither the Texans nor the the Falcons were as observant, as players and coaches from both teams were coming on the field for what they assumed would be a Houston field goal attempt.
The referees flagged both teams, issuing off-setting penalties and giving Atlanta possession of the ball where the fumble was recovered.
It’s been a sloppy game all-around, with three turnovers already, including two Matt Ryan interceptions.
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