So was it a TD or a pick?

[ViperVisor]

The player who first controls and continues to maintain control of a pass will be awarded the ball even though his opponent later establishes joint control of the ball.

NFL Rules Digest: Forward Pass


Jenkins was down by the time tate got a grip on it.

 

[CalamityX11]

Let's also not forget the replay officials are the official replay officials. They aren't replacements so what happened there?

 

[NDHoosier101]

Tate caught it one handed, Jennings tried to take it away from him.

 

[NinerSickness]

The officials are standing in the endzone in that picture, they never stand in the endzone during live play.

Catch was made, the officials rush in, and they are standing in the field of play. So that is after the struggle for them to be that close to the players.

Well, here's how far they were away the instant the players touched the ball.

The camera zoomed in too close to show how far away the refs were when they landed.

 

[NDHoosier101]

Let's also not forget the replay officials are the official replay officials. They aren't replacements so what happened there?

Can't review simultaneous possession calls. Only reviewed it to see if his feet were in bounds and to make sure a catch was actually made.

 

[NinerSickness]

Can't review simultaneous possession calls. Only reviewed it to see if his feet were in bounds and to make sure a catch was actually made.

Ah. Didn't know that.

By the way, if both players have possession, what happens? They just have to wrestle for it?

 

[CalamityX11]

Ah. Didn't know that.

By the way, if both players have possession, what happens? They just have to wrestle for it?

yeah cause how could you overturn simultaneous possesion?

it's just that was the wrong ruling.

 

[NDHoosier101]

Ah. Didn't know that.

By the way, if both players have possession, what happens? They just have to wrestle for it?

Offensive player wins a "tie".

 

[CalamityX11]

Ah. Didn't know that.

By the way, if both players have possession, what happens? They just have to wrestle for it?

no, tie goes to the offense(passing)

 

[supreme_clientele81]

Ah. Didn't know that.

By the way, if both players have possession, what happens? They just have to wrestle for it?

goes to the offense i believe

 

[NinerSickness]

Offensive player wins a "tie".

Ok, well that's why they called it a TD.

Not saying it was a tie, but we can't see Tate's left arm, so we'll never know. Only guy who could see was that back ref'.

 

[CalamityX11]

so happy we beat the packers in real football fashion

 

[NDHoosier101]

Exactly. I don't know why ESPN keeps fanning the flames.

 

[supreme_clientele81]

 

[NinerSickness]

Exactly. I don't know why ESPN keeps fanning the flames.

That's what they do.

 

[supreme_clientele81]

Ok, well that's why they called it a TD.

Not saying it was a tie, but we can't see Tate's left arm, so we'll never know. Only guy who could see was that back ref'.

the back ref ruled INT

 

[SY8goat]

Can't review simultaneous possession calls. Only reviewed it to see if his feet were in bounds and to make sure a catch was actually made.

Should've been ruled incomplete because Tate never had possession.

 

[NinerSickness]

the back ref ruled INT

That's weird. You're right. One guy called it a pick at the exact same time the other guy called it a TD.

...Or did they? Better watch the tape to see who put their hands up first.

 

[jayviabay]

The back official who seemed to have the best view of the play ruled it a touch back immediately, then an official comes in after the struggle and overturns his call. Is there a ranking system when it comes to who's call is thee official ruling on the play?

 

[supreme_clientele81]

That's weird. You're right. One guy called it a pick at the exact same time the other guy called it a TD.

...Or did they? Better watch the tape to see who put their hands up first.

lol it was simultaneous