Demercado's long TD wiped out as Titans rally past Cardinals 22-21

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado had what appeared to be a 72-yard touchdown run wiped away late in the fourth quarter Sunday in Glendale after he lost control of the ball just before crossing the goal line, and the Tennessee Titans capitalized on the turnover to rally for a 22-21 victory.

With 12:41 remaining and Arizona leading 21-6, Demercado burst through the middle and raced toward the end zone. He slowed inside the five-yard line as Tennessee cornerback L’Jarius Sneed closed and flipped the ball as he was reached. Officials initially signaled a touchdown, but a replay review showed Demercado had released the ball before it crossed the plane. Under the rules, the ball was ruled out of the end zone for a touchback, giving possession to Tennessee.

Tennessee used the change of possession to narrow the deficit. The Titans drove into Arizona territory and finished the series with Tony Pollard’s 1-yard touchdown run. The Titans’ extra-point attempt was unsuccessful, leaving the score 21-12.

Later in the fourth quarter, another unusual play shifted momentum further. Titans quarterback Cam Ward’s pass was intercepted by Cardinals defensive back Dadrion Taylor-Demerson,...