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Cowboys Robbed? NFL Suspends Ref After Packers’ Last-Second Illegal Formation No-Call

Arlington, TX – September 30, 2025

Controversy has engulfed the NFL after Sunday Night Football’s 40-40 tie between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers. Fans and analysts alike claim Dallas was “robbed” of victory by officiating mistakes in overtime.

The Cowboys led after Dak Prescott engineered a field goal drive in overtime, seemingly putting them in control. Jordan Love then marched the Packers downfield, nearly running out the clock before salvaging one final chance.

 

On 3rd-and-14 from the Dallas 16-yard line, Green Bay appeared misaligned. Left tackle Rasheed Walker and guard Elgton Jenkins weren’t properly set. By rule, it should have drawn a 10-second runoff, ending the game.

Instead, no flags were thrown. One second remained, enough for Brandon McManus to drill a 48-yard field goal to tie the contest. The non-call instantly ignited outrage across social media and national broadcasts.

 

“Packers got away with an illegal formation requiring a runoff,” one fan posted. “Refs stay playing the Boys.” Another added: “It’s never called in that situation, but sure looked obvious.”

 

Former coach Rex Ryan blasted the officiating on ESPN’s Get Up“They’re not even lined up right. Packers never looked ready for the moment, and refs just let it slide.”

 

 

On Monday, the NFL suspended referee Ron Torbert and his crew for one week, citing an “internal officiating review.” The league also fined the Packers $50,000 for repeated illegal formations throughout the overtime drive.

The tie left Dallas 1-2-1 and Green Bay 2-1-1 entering Week 5. For Cowboys fans, though, the standings matter less than the sting of a potential win slipping away.

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