Vikings' Justin Jefferson fumbles into end zone for touchback as NFL rule enrages fans

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Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson came down with a heck of a catch in the second quarter Thursday night in his matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles but his fumble cost his team the ball.

Kirk Cousins launched a great pass to Jefferson. The wide receiver hauled in the football and tried to make the extra move to get into the end zone. As he tried to stretch over the pylon, Jefferson lost the ball. The ball rolled into the end zone and off to the side, resulting in a touchback.

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Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings loses the ball over the pylon for a touchback as he is defended by Terrell Edmunds #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 14, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings fumbles the ball over the pylon for a touchback as he is defended by Terrell Edmunds #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 14, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

The NFL touchback rule on plays like Jefferson’s has always been a source of consternation among fans and it became an issue on social media again. Those watching the game expressed their opinions.

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"Here comes the dumbest rule in football. The fumble into the end zone touchback," Super Bowl champion kicker Lawrence Tynes wrote on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

"Unbelievable body control and catch by Justin Jefferson!" NFL veteran Darius Butler wrote. "Would REALLY