NFL explains Lions-Saints replay ruling following controversial touchdown call
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
NFL vice president of instant replay Mark Butterworth detailed the rationale behind ruling a Jared Goff pass incomplete during the Lions-Saints game on September 13, 2026. The review negated what appeared to be a defensive touchdown for New Orleans after Goff was hit by Saints EDGE Chase Young. Butterworth clarified that Goff's throwing motion initiated before the contact qualified the pass as forward rather than backward. This ruling contributed to the game's eventual outcome of a Lions overtime victory over the Saints, with a score of 31-30.
- •The game occurred on September 13, 2026.
- •Lions defeated Saints 31-30 in overtime.
- •Replay review ruled Jared Goff's pass as incomplete.
- •Saints missed a potential touchdown due to the ruling.
- •Mark Butterworth explained the reasoning behind the decision.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — NFL officials explain Lions-Saints replay ruling in pool report
"NFL vice president of instant replay Mark Butterworth shared why Jared Goff's pass was ruled incomplete upon review via a pool report.
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