Ja’Marr Chase came down with an incredible catch in the back of the end zone just before halftime of Sunday’s Divisional Round game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills, which would have been his second touchdown of the half.
Unfortunately, a contentious review led to the score being thrown out because it was determined that Chase had not secured the ball before it reached the ground. The ball fell away when Chase made contact with the ground, forcing the Bengals to settle for a field goal.
Take a look at the play in question. This naturally begs the question: Was Ja’Marr Chase able to catch this?
This touchdown from Ja Marr Chase was overturned pic.twitter.com/1JyZPfHmOI
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) January 22, 2023
Even though it’s a tough call, Twitter erupted in anger over the officials’ choice.
Jamar Chase had complete control of that ball when his feet were in bounds. Only as he left the end zone was the ball jarred slightly loose. But he never dropped it. Sorry, that’s a touchdown.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) January 22, 2023
This might be the most uncommon Skip Bayless victory from the standpoint of Bengals supporters. if you support the Bills? Another typical Skip L.
Worst call in @NFL history! Jamar Chase got robbed!! You tell me someone can run out of bounds but a tiny part of the ball goes in the engine and it s instantly TD, but someone catches a ball three steps in and solid catch, not an instant touchdown #rigged
— The Matt Miller (@Free_Speeching) January 22, 2023
It has been dubbed the “worst call in NFL history” by some. Could the Ja’Marr Chase issue rival the notoriety of Dez Bryant’s infamous non-catch?
Jamar Chase I m so sorry the refs robbed you of that touchdown
— guy (@sojuandbulgogi) January 22, 2023
Fans in Buffalo are alleging a heist after Chase and the Bengals were wrongfully only awarded three points when they should have received six.
Horrible call give that man his td smh
— Najee Harris (@ohthatsNajee22) January 22, 2023
Even the Steelers’ Najee Harris was completely taken aback by the call.
Given how evenly matched these two teams are, the officials’ choice could prove to be quite important in determining the result of this match.
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However, not everyone seems to think there was a catch. Maxx Crosby, a star for the Raiders, commended Matt Milano‘s performance for forcing the “incompletion.”
Huge Play By Milano
— MaddMaxx (@CrosbyMaxx) January 22, 2023
Regarding the regulations, it’s doubtful there was actually sufficient evidence to overturn the touchdown call made on the field.
That was clear enough to overturn?
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) January 22, 2023
In yet another key situation, the NFL’s inability to definitively establish what constitutes a catch reared its ugly head, sparking considerable debate.
