Matthew Stafford knew exactly what he was doing when he dumped the ball at Puka Nacua’s feet during a controversial play in the second quarter of Monday night’s game. Though it was originally ruled a fumble and returned for a touchdown by the Vikings,

However, that play would be ruled a forward pass — something that annoyed former eight-time Super Bowl winner, current North Carolina head coach and all-time defensive savant Bill Belichick as he watched from his post on ESPN’s alternate Manningcast.

The Los Angeles Rams got off to a hot start against the Minnesota Vikings in Monday night's wild-card playoff game. Their quarterback, Matthew Stafford, may have also gotten away with a fumble, or at least intentional grounding, when he pulled off a dangerous pass attempt to avoid a first-half sack.