New York Jets denied chance of scoring touchdown by little-known rule after loose ball 'almost broke Fox NFL camera'

THE New York Jets were victims of an improperly-managed play on Sunday.

During their contest against the Dallas Cowboys , a little-known rule should have come into effect early in the game.

On third-and-goal from the seven-yard line, Justin Fields attempted to pass to running back Breece Hall on a screen play.

However, the pass hit Cowboys defensive end Dante Fowler Jr and launched into the air.

It was there that the ball hit Fox's Skycam and hit the ground.

It was ruled an incomplete pass, leading to a Jets field goal and a 3-0 lead.

However, the incomplete pass was not the correct ruling in this case.

According to the NFL rulebook, Rule 7, Section 2, Article 1, the down should have been replayed.

"If a loose ball in play strikes a video board, guide wire, sky cam, or any