VIDEO | Controversy between Packers and Browns: The play that could knock Cleveland out of the playoffs

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The arbitrators of the National Football League (NFL) They are once again in the eye of the storm in the 2021 season, in this case for their performance in the match belonging to Week 16 of the league between Green bay packers Y Cleveland browns.

With just over two minutes on the clock and only 22 to 24 down, Kevin Stefanski’s team had the ball with the chance to win the game and give themselves a great help in their fight for enter the playoffs, place where Packers have already secured their place.

On the third chance, Baker Mayfield attempted a pass to receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, which was intercepted by Rasul Douglas to end the match.. What you see when you go to replay is a possible penalty is that the Green Bay defender committed a defensive interference foul, which the umpires did not see.

Was it Rasul Douglas’ fault?

The first question to be resolved is if there was indeed a penalty committed by the Packers cornerback. It is likely that the official NFL Officiating account on its social networks will clarify the situation during the week, but for now you can make assumptions about what is seen on the grid.

The handkerchief, as the rule applies, is fully collectible in this case. Douglas accompanies the Peoples-Jones trajectory well, being physical but without committing any kind of punishment. At the time of the road cut, the defensive grabs the offensive by the jersey, which turns it into a handkerchief.

Then, Why didn’t you throw away the handkerchief? The answer is simpler than it seems: reality shows that in each of the snaps in the NFL there are plays like this, where the defender can go over his mark and commit a handkerchief not seen by the referee. In this case, unlike others, the penalty cost the game and a little more for the Browns.

The Browns may be out for this game