India, Sept. 15 -- The Denver Broncos vs the Indianapolis Colts game ended with the Colts winning 29-28 with a game-winning field goal by Colts kicker, Spencer Schrader. The option to score the goal came after a leverage penalty was awarded to the Colts, which allowed them to flip them game in the final moments.
A leverage penalty in the NFL happens when a defensive player tries to gain an unfair advantage on a field goal or extra point attempt. They are done for jumping or stepping on a teammate to block a kick or using another player's body for leverage.
While on normal plays the penalty is 15 yards, if it happens on a field goal, it could prove detrimental for the affected team as the offense then usually gets a first down.
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