Cleveland was faced with a 4th down and 2 at the Jacksonville 12 yard line. Trailing 15–10 with 1:08 remaining in regulation, the Browns were driving deep into Jaguars territory, looking for a potential go-ahead score. The Cleveland Browns were in a position to get an unlikely playoff spot at 6–6, but most likely needed to win their four remaining games of the season to do so. The teams and officials came back onto the field, and, after two quarterback kneels by the Jaguars, the game was over, 15–10. However, the league office called, telling them to finish the game. After a few minutes, the officials announced that the game would end 48 seconds early and the officials and players exited the field. Some fans began throwing the stadium's trash cans down to the field as well.

It sparked controversy because after a play is completed, referees are not allowed to go back and change the call after another play has been run.Įnraged, Browns fans began throwing objects onto the field, mainly plastic beer bottles. The officials announced that they would review the 4th down conversion two plays earlier and overturned it, giving the ball to the Jaguars. Couch hurried the offense to the line of scrimmage and spiked the ball with 48 seconds remaining. Although Morgan appeared to bobble the football, officials called it a complete pass. Tim Couch took the snap and passed short to Quincy Morgan, who caught the ball for a 3-yard gain and a first down. Down 15–10 with 1:08 remaining, the Browns were forced to try to convert on 4th and 2 at the Jaguars' 12 yard line. The inciting incident occurred in week 14 with the Browns sitting at 6–6, needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. With that in mind, here's a look at the current playoff standings following the wins by Kansas City and Tennessee.Cleveland Browns Stadium, the site of the gameĬleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohioīottlegate, also referred to as The Beer Bottle Game, was an officiating controversy in an American football game in the 2001 season of the National Football League (NFL) between the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cleveland Browns. The win by the Jaguars means that they've now clinched the fourth-overall seed in the AFC and that they'll be hosting a game next week in the wild card round.

The victory wasn't clinched until Josh Allen returned a fumble for a touchdown with under three minutes left to play. The nightcap on Saturday took place in Jacksonville, where the Jaguars clinched the AFC South title by beating the Titans, 20-16. If the Chiefs play any team besides the Bills, the game will be played in Kansas City. If the Bills beat the Patriots on Sunday and end up facing Kansas City in the AFC title game, then the game will be played at a neutral site. That cancellation put the Chiefs' in the driver's seat for the top seed and they took advantage of that by beating the Raiders.Īlthough the Chiefs hold the top seed, there's still a chance they won't host the AFC Championship game. 1 overall seed with a win in Week 18, but that changed on Thursday after the NFL officially decided to cancel the Bills-Bengals game. When the week started, the Chiefs weren't in a position to clinch the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC and the first-round bye that comes with it. It was a huge win for the Chiefs, who have now clinched the No. The first game of the day took place in Las Vegas, where Kansas City destroyed the Raiders 31-13. The final week of the NFL season kicked off with a doubleheader on Saturday.

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