Gronk *was* held in a way that prevented him from returning for the ball.Of course if it *had* been called there’s no way to be *certain* that they would have scored in their one play....but the Pats do pretty well at the one yard line.
It was more defensive holding, than pass interference, which I believe is only a 5-yard penalty.
I agree. Perhaps if he had made more of effort to fight his way through the defender he would have gotten the call. Instead, he let himself be pushed away.
Gronk *was* held in a way that prevented him from returning for the ball.Of course if it *had* been called there’s no way to be *certain* that they would have scored in their one play....but the Pats do pretty well at the one yard line.
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If defensive holding had been called, the Pats would ahve gotten the ball on the 8. It’s a 5 yard penalty regardless of where the holding occurs. Interference in the end zone gets you the ball at the one, not holding.
Gronk could have made a move toward the ball but it still would have been short. Still not catchable.