The Los Angeles Chargers’ victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday Night Football had fans on the edge of their seats, but it was the bizarre ending that left everyone talking—especially if you were cheering for the Vikings.
In the closing minutes of the game, the Vikings found themselves trailing by eight points and pinned deep in their own territory. Quarterback Sam Darnold, under pressure, dropped back into the end zone on second-and-10, looking for a receiver. That’s when Rams linebacker Byron Young swooped in, grabbing Darnold’s face mask and bringing him down with a single hand. Shockingly, none of the officials on the field noticed Darnold’s helmet twisting around, allowing the play to continue.
The blatant face mask penalty committed by Young was so obvious that he didn’t even celebrate. As he ran off the field, he could be seen touching his helmet in disbelief at what had just occurred. The lack of a penalty call left everyone, from players to coaches to commentators like Al Michaels, scratching their heads and wondering what had happened.
Ultimately, the Chargers emerged victorious, but the strange sequence of events at the end of the game will be remembered for a long time. As the dust settled, it was clear that this game had provided plenty of drama and entertainment for football fans everywhere.
