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.

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

The previously 5-0 Minnesota Vikings lost their second straight game in Week 8, as they fell to the rejuvenated Los Angeles Rams, 30-20. While the Vikings lost by double digits on the scoreboard, they actually had a chance to tie the game with 1:46 remaining in the fourth quarter.

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.

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Byron Young had an excuse ready for his reaction to Thursday's controversial safety. Young sacked Minnesota Vikings

Vikings quartrback Sam Darnold had 1 minute and 46 seconds to lead what could be a game-tying drive, but he was sacked in his own end zone by Byron Young for a safety. It gave Los

Officials said they didn't have a clear view of an apparent face mask on Vikings QB Sam Darnold, so there was no penalty called on the play, which was not reviewable.

A controversial late missed penalty call overshadowed the Los Angeles Rams’ impressive 30-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday.

A controversial no-call on a facemask penalty during a Rams-Vikings game has fans and analysts questioning the officiating standards in the NFL.