In a historic moment during the NFL wild-card playoff matchup, D’Angelo Ross made a game-changing play for the Houston Texans by returning a blocked extra point for a score against the Los Angeles Chargers. This unprecedented event marked the first time such a play occurred in NFL postseason history. The pivotal moment came in the fourth quarter when Ladd McConkey's 86-yard touchdown reception had already energized the Texans' offense.
After McConkey's score, Cameron Dicker attempted an extra point that was blocked by Denico Autry. The deflected ball soared high into the air, and despite Dicker's effort to recover it, the ball slipped through his hands. Ross seized the opportunity, catching the loose ball and sprinting into the end zone, successfully returning it for two points. This play increased Houston's lead to 25-12, setting the stage for a thrilling finish.
The NFL has recognized the significance of this play, having implemented the rule allowing for two points to be awarded for a returned extra point since 2015. Prior to this change, any blocked extra point recovered by the defense was ruled a dead ball. This unique play in Houston's playoff game was the ninth of its kind since the rule's inception, with the last occurrence happening in the 2024 regular season when the Philadelphia Eagles achieved a similar feat against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
