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Ref explains late no-call on Byron Young sack in Vikings-Rams

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INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- An apparent face mask on Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold went unpenalized late in the fourth quarter Thursday night at SoFi Stadium because no official had a clear view of the play, referee Tra Blake told a pool reporter after the game.

Broadcast replays showed Los Angeles Rams linebacker Byron Young grabbing Darnold's face mask and throwing him to the ground in the end zone for a sack and a safety, giving Los Angeles a commanding 30-20 lead with 1 minute, 46 seconds remaining in the game.