Watch: Did refs miss helmet-to-helmet penalty on Chiefs?
The Cleveland Browns looked like they were going to score their first touchdown in the second quarter Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Then disaster struck.
Rashard Higgins was inches from the end zone when he fumbled and six points turned into a touchback and Kansas City ball.
I don’t know how much more heartbreak this franchise can take. They don’t deserve this. https://t.co/7MmgS6bT3l
— rebkah howard (@pink_funk) January 17, 2021
However, CBS officials analyst Gene Steratore felt the officials blew it. They should have called Daniel Sorensen for a helmet-to-helmet hit and a penalty.
"It's not an easy play to officiate in real time especially when you're dealing with that football, the pylon, the goal line and a fumble. By rule, that's illegal use of the helmet, I believe." @GeneSteratore on Daniel Sorensen hit pic.twitter.com/s1UZSPi7nz
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) January 17, 2021
The crown of the helmet is clearly used in making the tackle on Higgins.
