It's late in the fourth quarter and the Detroit Lions are trailing the Atlanta Falcons. With the prospect of falling to 2-4 with a loss, it's hardly an exaggeration to suggest Detroit's season is hanging in the balance.
Facing third down near midfield, Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan drops back to pass, looking to extend the drive and ultimately his team's lead. But as the ball is snapped, Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara explodes out of his stance, blows by offensive tackle Jake Matthews and knocks the ball free from Ryan's grasp.
It proves to be one of the game's pivotal moments.