Final Word on the ‘5th down’ for Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Redskins Fox down marker mistake:

There was NO 5th down, as confusing as it was, the root of the problem was the yellow fox marker. You know how they always say “the yellow line is not official” but yet its always right? well not always!! As you can see by the photo, the marker is a full yard off! So on this catch, he has a first down, but it doenst look like he does. That’s why next play the TV says it’s 2nd and 1. But its not, its 1st and 10! This still has people miffed! Hopefully this explains it all for you.