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Ball don’t lie: The 3 worst calls from NFL refs during Super Bowl 57

By Mark Powell

Oct 3, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni yells at the officials against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni yells at the officials against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /
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TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 2: head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs talks with referee Bill Vinovich #52 prior to an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on October 2, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 2: head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs talks with referee Bill Vinovich #52 prior to an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on October 2, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) /

Super Bowl worst calls from NFL refs: What exactly is a catch?

The NFL’s definition of a catch is confusing to any fan. Really, it’s a case by case basis. We just wish there was a little more consistency in the matter.

Super Bowl 57 had several examples of catch vs. no-catch rulings, and while they weren’t necessarily wrong in the moment, they are worth pointing out due to the lack of clarity.

Arrowhead Addict described the play:

"“On the Eagles’ opening drive of the second half, quarterback Jalen Hurts found running back Miles Sanders for a short pass, but Chiefs defensive back L’Jarius Sneed was more than ready for it and it was an instant hit for a three-yard loss. Even more importantly, the ball was knocked loose and Bolton picked it up and sauntered into the end zone. For a brief moment, it looked as if Bolton would have his second touchdown of the night—an incredibly heroic performance from a second-year linebacker—but officials quickly went to work to see if it was the right call or not.”"

https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1624953030826409985

It’s important to note that the play was called a fumble and defensive touchdown on the field. After a long review, the ruling on the field was overturned.

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