In a surprising twist, it looks like Dak Prescott, the star quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, can breathe easy after the NFL confirmed that his recent spitting incident won’t lead to any fines or penalties.

Despite some claims that Prescott’s action might be seen as taunting, Walt Anderson, the league's liaison to television networks, stepped in to clarify the situation during NFL Network's GameDay Morning. He stated unequivocally that Prescott’s actions did not violate any rules.

Anderson elaborated, noting that the controversy arose only after Jalen Carter of the Philadelphia Eagles allegedly spit on Prescott. He expressed that such actions are unfortunate and highlighted that similar incidents have occurred in other games, but they have been properly addressed.

The discussion now turns to the league's future handling of spitting incidents. While some have suggested that harsher punishments, such as suspensions, may be warranted to deter such behavior, Anderson pointed out that doing so would contradict a long-standing history of imposing fines only.

Could the NFL send a stronger message regarding sportsmanship? Perhaps a hefty fine equivalent to a game check might serve as an effective wake-up call as they aim to maintain the integrity of the game.