The ref also has the option to extend the period for one untimed down if a palpably unfair act is committed. Hurts eventually made it into the end zone and the PAT gave the Eagles a 41-23 lead.

The rule declares the following: "A player or substitute shall not interfere with play by any act which is palpably unfair. Penalty: For a palpably unfair act: Offender may be disqualified.

Apparently yes, they can. The internet did its thing and dived into the NFL rulebook, and this all came down to something called a "palpably unfair act." Palpably unfair act? A team being rewarded ...

The Washington Commanders came close to being called for a palpably unfair act in the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship Game on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. They were called for ...