The Dallas Cowboys on Sunday got away with a play that many felt should have resulted in a safety, and the NFL could eventually implement a new rule because of it.
The Cowboys were trailing 14-3 and backed up deep in their own territory during the second quarter of their 28-25 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Dak Prescott took a shotgun snap on 3rd-and-10 and was nearly sacked in his own end zone, but he was able to get rid of the ball at the last second.
Prescott’s pass (which was very close to being a fumble), was caught by offensive lineman Tyler Smith. That led to a flag, as Smith was an ineligible receiver. Some expected the play to result in a safety since Prescott was still in the end zone when the ball left his hand, but the penalty for illegal touching is enforced from the previous spot. The Ravens declined and the Cowboys punted on fourth down…