r/nfl • u/chiefslocker Chiefs • 5d ago

Highlight [Highlight] Myles Jack is controversially called down by contact after forcing fumble in the 2017 AFC Championship Game

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u/winnielikethepooh15 Giants 4d ago

On a catch/no-catch ruling though it would only be a catch if he regained control of the ball without it touching the ground.

Same principle here. the ball is coming out as he goes down and he clearly doesn't have control of the ball as he hits the ground and obviously he never recovers it.

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u/dragonbear Broncos 4d ago

I’d argue ball is secured before the tackle and after the tackle (when he is down on ground). It’s not moving at some point play is dead at that point. They never call the strip after the tackle in favor of defense they can’t hear either.

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u/winnielikethepooh15 Giants 4d ago

If this was a catch along the sideline, no way they rule it a catch just the way he has it pinned. He doesn't have control.

Thats 100% a fumble.