The initial call on the field was that Dak Prescott rushed for no gain and was short of a touchdown. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Dak Prescott, Cowboys lose out on touchdown at goal line against Eagles

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 9/27/21

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys lost out on what should have been a touchdown early in their “Monday Night Football” game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Cowboys had fourth-and-goal at the Philly one-yard line in the first quarter with the game tied at seven. Prescott tried a quarterback sneak, and there was a huge pile-up at the goal line.

The initial call on the field was that Prescott rushed for no gain and was short of a touchdown.

Dak is stopped short of the goal line. @Eagles take over on downs.

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— NFL (@NFL) September 28, 2021

Replays seemed to show that Prescott had extended the ball beyond the plane of the goal line.

Touchdown or no? pic.twitter.com/PEk3lGJFfo

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) September 28, 2021

However, there was not enough evidence for the officials on the field to overturn their original call. Mike McCarthy lost his challenge of the no gain ruling as the officials let the call stand.

Even though the Cowboys lost the challenge and touchdown, the Dallas defense quickly forced a punt. The Cowboys got the ball back at midfield and drove right back down for a touchdown to take a 14-7 lead. Perhaps all worked out anyway.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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