Twitter thinks Riley Dixon cheated on Broncos’ game-winning field goal (he didn’t)

Twitter thought Riley Dixon used a sticky substance to help him hold the Broncos’ game-winning field goal, but it’s just turf burn.

Story update: Riley Dixon silenced the cheating allegations by posting a photo of his injured hand on social media. See our original story below. 


After getting a second chance from a Buffalo Bills penalty, Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz converted a 36-yard field goal to secure a 24-22 win on Monday Night Football in Week 10.

After the game, there was some controversy on Twitter from fans who think Denver punter Riley Dixon used a sticky substance to be able to hold the ball for Lutz’s kick. Earlier in the game, Dixon mishandled a snap, leading to a failed extra-point attempt.

On the game-winning field goal, video showed what looked like a Stickum-like substance on the back of Dixon’s right hand. NFL rules, of course, do not allow players to use adhesives on their bodies to help grip the ball.

Here’s video of the play that shows the back of Dixon’s hand: