On Sunday during the NFC Championship game, football fans were stunned to find out the NFL Rulebook allows the league's referees -- who are under plenty of scrutiny at almost all times -- to ...

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.

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.

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.” The referee can award a touchdown if a ...

When the Eagles lined up inside the two-yard line against the Commanders, everyone in the stadium knew that the Tush Push was coming. It's their go-to play at the goal line, after all. And in an ...

Sunday’s NFC Championship introduced many to the rule that allows game officials, under certain circumstances, to award a touchdown in response to a “palpably unfair act.” It’s never been used in a ...

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 ...

Sunday's NFC Championship introduced many to the rule that allows game officials, under certain circumstances, to award a touchdown in response to a "palpably unfair act." It's never been used in ...