“A mistake by the referees does not change or invalidate the rules going forward.”
Like all scoring plays it was reviewed, the replay official said the ball was bobbled and hit the ground but still called it a catch. It was the same replay official who ruled in favor of the Patriots in the Jets game with the late game touchback fumble through the end zone, and now the call reversal in the Steelers game which by the way took him 5 minutes to decide, which shows it was inconclusive at best meaning the original call on the field should stand. He’s making guesses, and based on his history those guesses strangely always seem to go in favor of the Patriots, 3-0 now this season in critical late game deciding situations.
When I initially saw it I thought it was a legitimate catch and touchdown, even though the receiver allowed the ball to touch the ground, because at first blush it looked like he had control according to the rules. On the very first replay it was clear that his left hand came off the ball AND it moved around AND it hit the ground before he reestablished control. He did not complete the catch. I said so right after seeing that replay, and the commentators also immediately backtracked upon seeing the replay. No catch. No touchdown.
The referees cannot afford to get it wrong or display bias. They don't get invited back next season if they do that. And the most accurate refs are chosen for the playoffs, too, which is a desirable gig.
If you want to keep on arguing this, argue with yourself.