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,

On first down, Stafford was being brought to the ground but before he hit the turf, he flicked the ball out of his right hand. It was initially ruled a fumble, which was scooped up and brought back for a touchdown by the Vikings.

During the first half of Monday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford left football fans baffled by attempting a shovel pass while in the process of being sacked.

Matthew Stafford saved himself eight yards by shoveling a forward pass toward Puka Nacua while in the grip of Minnesota Vikings pass rusher Jonathan Greenard. It was a savvy veteran play -- one that nearly cost the Los Angeles Rams seven points.

Swarmed by Vikings pass rusher Jonathan Greenard early in the second quarter, Stafford appeared to lose the ball as Greenard wrapped him up, and linebacker Blake Cashman proceeded