Vikings miss potential points after FG hits London Skycam cable unnoticed

During the Minnesota Vikings-Cleveland Browns game in London, a 51-yard field goal attempt by Vikings kicker Will Reichard missed wide right after apparently hitting a camera cable suspended at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, causing the ball to change direction. This interference was not noticed by officials nor challenged by the Vikings, resulting in a missed opportunity to tie the game at 17-17. According to NFL rules, the ball hitting a video board, guide wire, or sky cam should result in the down being replayed, giving Reichard a second chance. Despite this officiating oversight, the Vikings rallied to win 21-17 with a late touchdown drive led by Carson Wentz. This incident highlighted potential issues with camera equipment interfering in live play and the need for better detection or review processes to prevent game-impacting errors. A similar interference occurred in another game the same day when a deflected ball hit a sky cam, underscoring a broader concern about overhead equipment affecting NFL games.