The Dallas Cowboys initially declined a penalty against the Indianapolis Colts but reversed their decision after seeing Colts kicker Spencer Shrader take the field, prompting questions about the unusual sequence.
The incident occurred during the Cowboys-Colts matchup, with Dallas initially waving off the penalty before accepting it upon realizing Shrader would be attempting the kick. The situation drew attention for its rarity in NFL game management.
Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star reported on the sequence, which left observers asking, "Can you do that?" regarding the Cowboys' change of heart after seeing the personnel substitution.
