Why Packers' TD didn't count for Christian Watson or Romeo Doubs after fumble

Billy Heyen

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The Green Bay Packers appeared to have a touchdown.

Christian Watson ran after the catch on a completion from Jordan Love.

He leaped toward the end zone, but he was hit at the 1-yard line, and the ball came out.

It fumbled toward Romeo Doubs in the end zone, who fell on it.

The officials signaled a touchdown.

But after discussion, it was called back. And then the Bears made it difficult at the goal line with multiple quick stuffs.

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Why Packers' TD didn't count for Christian Watson or Romeo Doubs

The Packers' touchdown was called back to the spot of the fumble.

The play came on a fourth down. Because of that, a fumble can't be advanced by the offense.

Doubs had to recover it to maintain possession.

But once he recovered, the football had to come back to the spot of the fumble.

So the Packers had first-and-goal at the 1-yard line instead of an immediate TD.

They took until fourth down, but then Doubs scored anyway on a pass from Love.

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