Last Sunday, the Vikings defeated the Packers 28-27, with the help of an Adrian Peterson touchdown with 2:22 remaining in the fourth quarter. This week, NFL Officials are saying they don't know why Peterson wasn't penalized for taking off his helmet after the game-winning touchdown.
They also say there were at least four times during the game that Peterson removed his helmet while on the field.
Removing your helmet while still on the field, other than in a timeout scenario, is against NFL rules, officials say. The Packers' Mason Crosby missed a 52-yard field goal with 0:26 left in the game.
Had Peterson been given a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty (for taking his helmet off to celebrate the score), then the Vikings would have to kick from their 15-yard line, giving the Packers excellent field position with plenty of time remaining.
NFL official Mike Pereira says it frustrates him that nothing was done about it, saying, "But when you score like that, when you remove your helmet, you should be flagged."
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