Following a paralyzing block by fullback William Floyd on linebacker Levon Kirkland, Lane blows through the line and into the secondary for 15 yards. Greeley also has an outstanding block on the play. Definitely shades of 1996 with Howard Griffith blocking for Anthony Johnson. On 1st and 10 from the 19, Collins threads a beautiful pass left to tight end Wesley Walls for the apparent touchdown. However, there's a flag on the play and Collins is called for offensive pass interference.
Replays show that the penalty was one of the worst calls in the game.
And the call as made by a referee out of position to make the call. Although backed up due to the penalty, the Panthers fight back thanks to big receptions made by wide receivers Rae Carruth and Mark Carrier. On 1st and goal at the 3, Lane loses a yard, but right guard Jamie Wilson goes down on the play. Replays show the top of Wilson's helmet driving into the back of Muhsin Muhammad. Later in the game, we learn that X-rays of Wilson's neck and back are negative and he is able to return to Charlotte after the game.