Few stories regarding the Raiders last season were more strange and ridiculous than when game official Gene Steratore used a folded piece of paper to try to make a ruling on whether the Cowboys had first down yardage.
It was a crucial first down call. The two teams were tied 17-17 late in the fourth quarter and the Cowboys were driving. Dallas went for it on fourth and one and the spot was very close. As close as you’ll ever see a mark, actually.
Had the Cowboys not made it, they would have turned the ball over on downs.