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Vikings' Sheldon Richardson costs team lead with bizarre blunder

Sheldon Richardson's blunder gave the Browns an opening for a 2-point conversion

Ryan Gaydos By Ryan Gaydos Fox News
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Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson blundered in Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns.

The Vikings allowed a Browns touchdown with 1:16 remaining in the first half. Cleveland was trying the PAT attempt when Richardson tried to call timeout. However, the Vikings had no more timeouts and were penalized for a delay of game.

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Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (9) warms up on the sidelines against the Kansas City Chiefs before the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. 

Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (9) warms up on the sidelines against the Kansas City Chiefs before the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.  (Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports)

Cleveland decided to go for two points instead of the one and converted to go up 8-7. Cleveland would then kick a field goal with 6 seconds remaining in the half to take an 11-7 lead into the locker room.

It was a strange decision for Richardson to make. It might not be that big in the grand scheme of things, but it can only be likened to Hall of Famer Chris Webber calling a timeout during Michigan’s national championship game against North Carolina in 1993.

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Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) as he throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis.

Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) as he throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Richardson, a former Browns defensive lineman, came into the game with only two tackles to his credit. He had 64 total with Cleveland last season.

Cleveland's Baker Mayfield was 11-for-22 with 98 passing yards. Kareem Hunt had eight carries for 50 yards and the lone touchdown.

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (90) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. 

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (90) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33.  (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was 9-for-15 with 84 yards and a touchdown pass. The touchdown pass went to Justin Jefferson in the first quarter. Jefferson had three catches for 32 yards.

Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.