Chiefs-Colts refs rule Indy receiver down before overtime fumble in controversial call

In the Week 2 instant classic between the Indianapolis Colts and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football, the Chiefs emerged victorious with a game-winning field goal in overtime by Harrison Butker. The game initially ended tied at 27-27 after both teams had a chance to tie or win in overtime. With the momentum shifting, the Chiefs marched down the field, only to settle for a field goal inside the 10-yard line.

The momentum shifted again when the Colts had their final chance to tie or win. On the Colts' first play of overtime, Daniel Jones threw a deep ball that landed in the open arms of receiver Laquon Treadwell. Treadwell managed to secure the ball and get back on his feet, much to the surprise of the Kansas City cornerback, Nohl Williams, who punched the ball out for a fumble.

Initially, the referees ruled it a fumble, giving Kansas City the chance to win the game. However, after reviewing the play with the game hanging in the balance, the referees overturned the call, ruling that Treadwell was down by contact before he got back up and fumbled. Indianapolis ultimately secured the win, kicking the game-tying field goal. The controversial call left viewers divided on whether it should have been a game-ending fumble.