NFL Misapplies SkyCam Rule Costing Jets Touchdown vs Cowboys

During the New York Jets' Week 5 game against the Dallas Cowboys, a crucial play involving a pass from Justin Fields that deflected off Cowboys' Dante Fowler and then hit the Fox Skycam was misruled. According to NFL rules, when the ball strikes the Skycam, the play should be immediately stopped and the down replayed from the previous spot, but officials incorrectly called it an incomplete pass, allowing the Jets only to settle for a field goal instead of potentially scoring a touchdown. Neither the Jets challenged the call nor did replay assist intervene, representing multiple failures in officiating. Jets head coach Aaron Glenn expressed confusion about why the Skycam interference rule was not applied properly. This misapplication added to the Jets' struggles, as they remain the only winless NFL team after losing 37-22 to the Cowboys. The incident highlighted a missed opportunity that might have influenced the game's outcome and underscored the need for better rule enforcement and awareness among officials and teams.