The Los Angeles Rams ' Week 8 victory over the Minnesota Vikings ended in a controversial manner, as Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was sacked in the end zone for a safety while attempting to engineer a game-tying drive. Rams linebacker Byron Young grabbed Darnold by the face mask during the sack, but it was not noticed by officials.

Pass rusher Byron Young pulled down Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold by the face mask, with no penalty called, for a safety late in the Rams’ 30-20 upset win.

Officials missed linebacker Byron Young pulling Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's face mask late in the fourth quarter.

NFL fans offered betting theories, desire to keep Rams season alive and more conspiracies after the refs blew it.

Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold didn't blame the officials for a missed face mask call when he was sacked for a safety late in the fourth quarter of the Vikings' 30-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

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A safety was called on QB Sam Darnold when officials missed a face mask penalty, and the Rams held on for a 30-20 win on Thursday.

Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold didn’t blame the officials for a missed face mask call when he was sacked for a safety late in the fourth quarter of the Vikings' 30-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams

An apparent missed facemask penalty cost the Minnesota Vikings their chance at marching down the field and potentially tying the game in the final

The officiating crew working Thursday night's Vikings-Rams game missed a blatant call on the play that decided the outcome in the final minutes. With 1:42 on the clock, the Vikings had the ball at their own 5 and trailed 28-20.