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 ...

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 ...