The NFL had some explaining to do after the New York Jets’ 22-21 victory over the Miami Dolphins. League head of officiating Alberto Riveron was on the case.
New York (5-8) escaped MetLife Stadium with a win thanks to a 44-yard game-winning field goal from Sam Ficken. The special teams’ heroics were not without controversy.
With Miami leading 21-19, the Jets faced dire circumstances at the cusp of Miami territory. They were situated at the 46-yard-line and faced a third down. Eighteen yards were necessary to pick up a first down imperative to keeping the game alive.