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NFL·RECAP·October 8, 2026 09:19 PM ET

Delay of game penalty wipes out Chase McLaughlin field goal

The 61-yard kick was negated, erasing a 10-7 advantage.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 44m1 min read
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Delay of game penalty costs Tampa Bay a 61-yard chase McLaughlin FG that would have provided a 10-7 lead. Via @WerderEdNFL on X

What happened: Chase McLaughlin converted a 61-yard field goal attempt, but the play was negated by a delay of game penalty. The resulting five-yard infraction forced a punt instead of securing a 10-7 advantage.

Why it matters: The pre-snap operational failure cost three points in a tied game. A successful long-distance kick was rendered meaningless by the special teams execution error.

What to watch: The defense must now hold the tie score after the missed scoring opportunity.

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