Did NFL refs get ‘leverage’ call right that swung Colts-Broncos?

The Denver Broncos thought they were 2-0. The Broncos led the Colts by two points on the final play of the game when Colts kicker Spencer Shrader shanked a 60-yard field goal as the buzzer sounded. Denver’s celebration had just begun when everyone realized there was a flag on the play.

The refs called the Broncos for “leverage” on the kick, resulting in a 15-yard penalty and another try for Shrader. Shrader banged in the 45-yarder, and the Broncos were stunned to walk away with the loss. Somehow, Daniel Jones’ Colts are now 2-0, while Denver falls to 1-1.

The refs legitimately swung the back for the Colts. Did they might

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