Mike Pereira (Photo via FOX)
Fans can hardly be blamed for thinking that the NFL is an unserious organization, given some of its ridiculous rules. One such regulation came into play during the Minnesota Vikings’ win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Former referee Mike Pereira had to step in to explain after something that seemed straightforward turned out to be anything but that.
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison caught a 69-yard pass early in the third quarter and cut it close as he appeared to have ventured out of bounds while adding yards after the catch.
Chicago head coach Matt Eberflus was sure Addison got at least a toe out and challenged the play. However, as Pereira explained, the officials wouldn’t have been able to overturn the ruling on the field because a coach’s challenge wouldn’t have gone through.
The play would have had to stand even if the boundary camera had shown the WR stepping out of bounds. Apparently, coaches can’t challenge once the boundary cam is required, as not every stadium has one, making it unfair to other teams.
Mike Pereira explains why officials couldn’t use the boundary cam on a review.
“If a coach is challenged, you cannot use the boundary cam. There’s not boundary cams in every stadium so there’s a question of equity.”pic.twitter.com/7i8wov4SxL
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Fans Were Left Scratching Their Heads After Being Brought Up To Speed On The Rule That Would Have Allowed The Minnesota Vikings To Get Away With A Blatant Violation
This has to be one of the silliest rules in the book, considering how simple it should be to make boundary cam angles available in every stadium.
“Right but like… WHY aren’t they in every stadium,” a comment read.
“A. That is so stupid. B. The NFL can’t afford it?” someone wrote.
“Multi billion dollar revenue generating league can’t afford a few more cameras,” another added.
“Some stadiums have roofs… but it’s not an issue of equity with good weather,” a user pointed out.
Trust the NFL to have everyone scratching their heads over something like this…
VIDEO: Minnesota Vikings Mascot “Viktor The Viking” Broke The Internet By Delivering A Perfect Pass Across His Body While On The Run With Just The Flick Of His Wrist
Viktor the Viking (via X)
Each NFL team provides different entertainment for their respective fans during halftime at games. One of the most common halftime shows is a football game between minor football teams in their area and mascots, and Viktor the Viking was a big part of one of these games.
The Minnesota Vikings played the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football this past week, and the Vikings decided to do some fan service by bringing out Blue, the Colts’ mascot, to play in a game of mascots against kids.
While the fan service may have been great, there was an even more insane play that had fans in love with a throw from Viktor while praising Blue simultaneously. Just by looking at the play, we can see why!
In the original X post from user Leighton Glodek, he claims he “can’t stop thinking about this throw from Viktor the Viking…” while explaining the clip in which he perfectly executed an insane Mahomes-level throw.
Viktor The Viking And Blue Connect On Insane Halftime Throw
While mentioning that the pass was perfectly placed, he credited the Colts mascot with the great catch, and fans agreed with Glodek. “Viktors always been QB1…,” went one fan while adding a clip to prove his NFL prowess further.
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Viktor even took to the comment section to claim that he and Blue had been practicing all year to go 1-0 against the kids on Sunday. “This is what we practice all year for,” claimed the Vikings “NFL all-star” mascot.
One NFL fan even suggested that JJ McCarthy may be out of a job next season if Viktor keeps up these insane clips. “Viktor might win the starting job over JJ in the future,” they claimed, and it would be hilarious to see.
While the Vikings may be one of the best teams in the NFL right now, there’s no doubt that it’s always great to have an extra QB you can turn to if an injury comes up, and the team might have one in the house already!
