Much-maligned catch rule comes into play on game-winning TD of SB
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In the final minutes of a thrilling Super Bowl, things came to an absolute standstill as referees, again, had to determine whether a potential touchdown catch followed the letter of the law.
Here's the play in question:
Eventually, it was determined that Eagles tight end Zach Ertz did possess the ball, took a few steps, and broke the plane of the goal line for a touchdown before losing control.
The touchdown proved to be the game-winning points.
Unsurprisingly, Twitter users voiced their varied opinions about the whole thing as it occurred in real-time:
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has hinted that revising the NFL's convoluted catch rule will be a priority this offseason.
It better be.
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