Did the Referees Screw the Browns Out of a Challenge By Refusing to Give Them an Obvious First Down Measurement?

data-mm-id=”_q6oeye40m”>The Cleveland Browns hosted the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6. After some pregame fireworks, the 49ers scored on their first drive and and the Browns had a touchdown called back so it was just 7-0 San Francisco when the PJ Walker tried to sneak a first down on 3rd and 1 near midfield late in the first quarter. Walker appeared to get it, but the officials spotted the ball a little short. Then things got really interesting when they measured to see if he got the first down and the tip of the ball appeared to be even with the first down marker. After the #browns coach challenges the spot, the refs finally give them the first down. #SFvsCLE https://t.co/NfKsUZf9e8 pic.twitter.com/Olr347PhtC— Rate the Refs App (@Rate_the_Refs) October 15, 2023Cleveland vs. Officiat…