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Bengals' Late Safety Sparks Controversial Penalty for Lions
10/10/2025
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- A safety was recorded when Bengals quarterback Jake Browning was sacked with under two minutes remaining.
- Following the safety, Bengals punter Ryan Rehkow kicked 26 yards, exceeding the onside kick distance and drawing a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that placed the Lions at the 10-yard line.
- Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp emphasized the rule's importance, noting that exceeding the setup zone can disadvantage the kicking team.
