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Karl Rasmussen

NFL Fans Flummoxed by CFL Rule That Allowed Team to Win on Missed Field Goal

Toronto Argonauts kick a rouge against the Saskatchewan Roughriders to win the game. | Screenshot via CFL on X

A Canadian Football League rule left fans of the NFL utterly perplexed on Thursday evening after the Toronto Argonauts managed to secure a win despite missing the final field goal of the game.

In a 19–19 deadlock between the Argonauts and Saskatchewan Roughriders, Toronto attempted to kick a go-ahead field goal with time expiring. The kick missed wide left, though that didn't deter the team from rushing the field in celebration.

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