"On the kickoff to start the second half, when the Panthers kicked to the Rams, the ball was placed at the 40-yard line, rather than the rule-mandated 35. The ball landed a few yards in the end zone, and the Rams took a touchback. There was not a prior penalty against the Rams that would have moved the spot for the kickoff. The Rams went three-and-out."
"Spokespeople for both teams and the NFL declined to comment. Sources with knowledge of the situation said that the Rams later realized the mistake -- it's unclear when -- and that the Panthers didn't realize it. Neither team addressed it with the NFL, the sources said. It is typical for Walt Anderson, the NFL's"
A kickoff at the start of the second half of the Rams-Panthers wild-card game was placed at the 40-yard line instead of the rule-mandated 35. The kick landed in the end zone and the Rams recorded a touchback before going three-and-out. There was no prior penalty that would have moved the kickoff spot. The Rams later realized the placement error, though the timing of that realization is unclear, and the Panthers did not notice it. Neither team raised the issue with the NFL. NFL officials customarily review missed or controversial calls with team personnel after games.
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