Then there was the defensive TD called back after the receiver caught and controlled the ball and turned with 2 feet on the ground. If that's not a fumble, then the ball-bobbling tight end wasn't in bounds later
Hard to disagree with you, but I think they got the call right according to the technical rules. It was at least consistent with the earlier sideline catch that they ruled incomplete.
Also think the holding was ticky-tack, and they could've let it go. But it probably did not affect the outcome of the game because KC was already in field goal range.
Although the igles would have gotten the ball back with some time on the clock.
Then there was the defensive TD called back after the receiver caught and controlled the ball and turned with 2 feet on the ground. If that's not a fumble, then the ball-bobbling tight end wasn't in bounds later
Also think the holding was ticky-tack, and they could've let it go. But it probably did not affect the outcome of the game because KC was already in field goal range.
WHAT? Eagles would have got the ball back with like 1:40 remaining and down by 3. So of course it could have impacted the outcome of the game. Like there is no way to know, which is the whole point.
Firstly, announcer Greg Olsen and the Fox telecast producer cannot work another big game again. Both have massively contributed to the "controversy." Fox kept focusing on Bradberry's hand on the back of Smith's jersey as he ran up field but that was not the hold that he was called for. Olsen kept on referring back to that part of the play. So emotional Eagles' fans latched onto that. There was absolutely holding as shown in a few posts above.
1) Yes it's borderlne. But the Chiefs only had the ball 7 times and the refs missed a blatant PI on Philly on 3rd down in the first half. So the Chiefs deserved the benefit of the doubt here. Stop whining philly fans. Even if it's not called, Chiefs are still up 3 with 1:45 to go.
2) Eagles lost as the Siriani got scared. I thought he was the most philly guy ever - taunting, fist pumping, etc. But the dude was known for going for it all year and yet he punted the ball on 4th and 3. Yes I know every other coach in the league would punt but i wouldn't have.
What's disappointing is the game being decided in the last few minutes by a "borderline" call, particularly as the refereeing decisions were also prominent at the end of the AFC championship game.
I remember when football used to be football. Not sure what it is now after seeing some of those calls. Well at least the refs kept it close so viewers would stick around and take in more commercials.
Amazing to award the Super Bowl to a team for a ticky tack call.
Was ticky tack, but dont say they awarded them the game. Games are never decided by one play, ever. They are the sum total of other bad calls, missed blocks, fumbles returned for TDs, missed passes..........
Ref was pressured into calling it the second the DB pulled the jersey. It makes it so much more obvious even if it didnt "hold" the receiver back.
And BTW, that was a catch! KC returned that fumble for a TD!! This "football move" stuff has to be stopped. If you catch it you catch it. We all know what a catch looks like.
They say the officials could call holding on nearly every play. In Championship games the unwritten rule is "let them play." Let the borderline penalties go. That was definitely a borderline call, even if the DB admitted to it. An official robbed the viewing public (football is entertainment) of the opportunity to see if Jalen Hurts could pull off a tie or a victory. He robbed us of what may have turned into an exciting overtime Super Bowl. And everyone is right...how could the NFL hold a Super Bowl on a field that's that slippery. I noticed most of the slips occurred on the logo's and lettering. One of the players even slipped in the end zone as he was getting to his feet. The NFL blew this one. I'm a Bay Area resident. If I lived in Philadelphia I would really be going nuts. I wonder who "that" official was rooting for.
It was holding. The CB got beat and held the receiver. It had an impact on the play. I did not have a dog in the fight. The officiating was decent in this game.
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