NFC Divisional Round 2014: New Orleans Saints get away with controversial fumble (GIF)

By Josh Hill | Jan 11, 2014

Jan 11, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Khiry Robinson (29) runs the ball against Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) during the first half of the 2013 NFC divisional playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

The New Orleans Saints have their hands full with the Seattle Seahawks, but they’re hanging in there with them in the NFC Divisional Round. Despite going down 16-0 for a majority of the game, the Siants are still wing bounces and breaks come their way and none were bigger than a non-fumble call that came late in the game that allowed them to keep the ball on a drive they eventually scored on.

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The play drew some controversy as it appeared that the ball was very clearly fumbled. This was refuted by multiple officials on Twitter, who say the runner was contacted before he hit the ground, this making him down by contact which was the call on the play.

That was NOT a fumble, he was hit and his forearm was down.
— Mike Pereira (@MikePereira) January 11, 2014

So there you have it, apparently.

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