In a video distributed Tuesday, the NFL reminded its teams that players bear the burden of ensuring they have properly reported as eligible receivers — a clear response to last weekend’s chaotic finish in the Dallas Cowboys’ 20-19 victory over the Detroit Lions.
Players who wear Nos. 50-79 or 90-99 must report to the referee in order to be eligible to receive a pass. For the play in question, Lions left tackle Taylor Decker, who wears No. 68, approached referee Brad Allen to report as eligible.