[SomeCallMeTim]

The 1st half fumble ruling (Not a ‘call’, per se). was a very close one. But, it adhered to current NFL rules. Before a player can “fumble”, they must first complete a full “catch”.

By current rules, that means: Catching the ball, and then “making a football move”. This second part generally means, taking 2 steps... or, moving the ball intentionally forward.

This player clearly CAUGHT the ball, but he didn’t have time to do anything else... (ie; complete a football move) before it was knocked away from him.

I’m not a huge fan of this rule, but that IS the rule. The retired NFL ref, Mike Perriera, who was on the broadcast, immediately called it... a “Non-catch”. I knew it, on first review. It was the CORRECT ruling... based on current NFL rules. It was NOT a flag thrown, or not thrown.

[Drago]

Yeah, “making a football move” BS...according to that rule every hook route pass reception in the NFL is a “non-catch”/incomplete pass. Tackled immediately after getting the ball. Bogus, he fumbled after having complete control for 2+ seconds.

[WhoisAlanGreenspan?]

Yeah, at first I wasn't sure but that was the right call on that play. The more controversial play was defensive holding on nearly the last play of the game against the Eagles, even the defensive back said he had his hands on the receiver, but didn't think it would be called. It changed the outcome of the game.

That's the sort of call it would be nice to see the Ref's have more respect and caution with. Everyone else is rooting for one team or the other, no one wants the Ref's to decide who wins.