In the Kansas City Chiefs' opener, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo mistakenly tried to call a timeout, benefiting the Chiefs defensively.
In the Kansas City Chiefs' season opener against the Baltimore Ravens, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo mistakenly attempted to call a timeout, which is not permitted for assistants. However, head coach Andy Reid had already called for a timeout, which was granted. This incident, noted by NBC's rules analyst Terry McAulay, resulted in the Chiefs benefiting defensively, forcing the Ravens to settle for a field goal. The officiating error raised questions about the game's impact.
September 06, 2024
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