New York -- The NFL Competition Committee said a football hitting the scoreboard over the Dallas Cowboys' new field will result in an immediate stoppage of the play.
Dallas had its first game at the $1.15 billon Cowboys Stadium last week. Tennessee punter A.J. Trapasso hit a scoreboard that is suspended over the playing surface with a kick, leading the NFL to ask for a ruling on the situation.
A release Friday said that any ball that hits the video board, supporting wires, sky cam or other object will be declared dead and the down replayed from the previous spot.
Additionally, coaches will have the opportunity to challenge if they believe such interference occurred and was missed. The NFL's replay official can also call for a booth review.
