Patriots star Jakobi Meyers caused one of the most curious scenes in NFL history with his “fumble” play. In an interview after the loss against the Raiders, the receiver explains his mega-fail.

Munich – There has never been a scene like this in the NFL: With the very last play, the New England Patriots could have clinched victory against the Las Vegas Raiders with three seconds on the clock – but everything turned out differently.

Because instead of getting taken down or running out of bounds to send the game into overtime at 24-24, Patriots star Jakobi Meyers opted for the worst of all options.

Meyers throws fumble

The wide receiver intended to keep the play alive and with it the chance to win the game and wanted to throw the ball back to his quarterback Mac Jones. Earlier, Meyers had received the ball from running back Rhamondre Stevenson after his 23-yard run.

But instead of Jones, Meyers’ ball found its way into the arms of Raiders edge rusher Chandler Jones, who caught the “fumble” and ran for 48 yards into the end zone for the Raiders’ touchdown and 30-26 win.

What was Meyers’ mission?

All the while, the entire NFL world was asking one question? What was going through Meyers’ head?

He gave the answer after the game, when the 26-year-old faced reporters’ questions and took responsibility.

“I wanted too much. I wanted to play the hero,” said Meyers, who had been aware that the game was tied at that point. “I didn’t see him (Chandler Jones) and I threw the ball. I just wanted too much. I should have gone to the ground with the ball. “

An emotional Jakobi Meyers said he was “trying to do too much and trying to be a hero” on the final play. Said he knew the score was tied and the play didn’t call for a lateral. pic.twitter.com/KiOIjKOqcR

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“I thought Mac was free “

But instead, Meyers ran back and passed the ball toward his quarterback. “The plan was actually to go on the ground, but when I got the ball I was going to make a play. I thought Mac was open,” Meyers continued through tears.

Stevenson, from whom he was thrown the ball, did not blame Meyers. “It’s not about Rhamondre. If he gives me the ball, I should be smart enough to know it’s a tie and go to the ground,” Meyers explained.

“He trusted me “

“He gave me the ball because he trusted me. I just have to do better there. “

Meyers took full responsibility for the Patriots’ last-second loss and wants to do better next time.