Yeah. This whole “controversy” is a nothing. Now if they had let the play stand, that would have been a real controversy. Lions bring in 2 linemen. #70 is announced as being eligible. So you cover him. You don’t cover #68. Why would you? He’s not announced as eligible and you have no way of knowing what he may have said to the ref.lol. What a dumb article. Not to mention that 70’was announced. Why didn’t Campbell throw a fit at that point…..or just kick an xp after that.
We know the overturning is going to happen, but Dallas should have saved the last TO they took so they'd had if if need to get in FG range (which wouldn't be terribly hard with their kicker).It’s like Dak said: Had the 2-pt conversion been successful, Dallas would have gone down and gotten a FG to win.
Decker (68) said he reported and the referee says 70 did so it’s a matter of either someone is lying or there was simply a very bad mistake made.3 players talking to the ref - 58, 68, and 70. Which one of yall knows what was said?
I seriously doubt anyone is lying. It was a mistake. However, when the ref announced #70 eligible, the Lions should have called a time out (if they had one) or taken the delay penalty. You can't just run a play throwing the ball to a lineman who hasn't been announced as an eligible receiver.Decker (68) said he reported and the referee says 70 did so it’s a matter of either someone is lying or there was simply a very bad mistake made.
The stupidity and laziness of many sports announcers never ceases to amaze me. Of course #68 scored. Who covers an ineligible lineman downfield?Absolutely agree. When 70 was announced as eligible and 68 wasn’t, that should have triggered the Lions to act.
Anyone in the media that is saying that 68 didn’t need to bring attention to himself to make sure he was reported as eligible, it’s not like it’s a secret that defense isn’t made aware of. Do these folks not understand the game that they’re paid millions to talk about?
SVP immediately after the game was the most baffling to me. He was just spouting crap left and right.The stupidity and laziness of many sports announcers never ceases to amaze me. Of course #68 scored. Who covers an ineligible lineman downfield?
Agree, the eligible player gets announced to the defense so bringing attention to yourself is a non-factor. No way that play could have been allowed to count given the defense was told the wrong player was eligible even though it was a screw up by the refs. Strange how the Lions weren't upset though when the refs screwed up the tripping call. What goes around comes around.Absolutely agree. When 70 was announced as eligible and 68 wasn’t, that should have triggered the Lions to act.
Anyone in the media that is saying that 68 didn’t need to bring attention to himself to make sure he was reported as eligible, it’s not like it’s a secret that defense isn’t made aware of. Do these folks not understand the game that they’re paid millions to talk about?
This was a head scratcher for sure.assuming McCarthy doesn't call 3 pass plays ****