The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Washington Football Team by six points Monday night and there’s a long list of reasons why they did. Way down that list of reasons was Washington kicking a field goal, their first points of the game, right before halftime, but only after the game clock had been stopped following quarterback Alex Smith being sacked on third down with 18 seconds left and his team out of time outs.
That unprecedented clock stoppage to ensure a kicking ball was inserted into the game after Smith ran off the field with the one he was sacked with allowed Washington an opportunity to attempt a 49-yard-firld goal with 5 seconds left in the first half.