{
  "id": 8835665,
  "title": "Chiefs-Colts refs rule Indy receiver down before overtime fumble in controversial call",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/chiefs-colts-refs-rule-indy-receiver-down-before-overtime-fumble-in-8835665",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T03:54:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1129314/chiefs-colts-refs-rule-indy-receiver-down-before-overtime-fumble-in-controversial-call"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "The Indianapolis Colts and Kansas City Chiefs played a Week 2 instant classic on Sunday Night Football, and it ended with the wildest sequence of the young 2026 season so far. The Chiefs beat the Colts, 33-30, on a game-winning field goal by Harrison Butker in overtime. Kansas City thought it won the game earlier […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Chiefs-Colts refs rule Indy receiver down before overtime fumble in controversial call",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/chiefs-colts-refs-rule-indy-receiver-down-before-overtime-fumble-in",
        "published": "2026-09-21T03:54:54.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}