Controversy surrounding the NFL’s catch rule truly came to a breaking point in the Eagles Super Bowl LII victory. In the seasons since Dez Bryant’s infamous “dropped” pass in the divisional game against Green Bay in 2014, more and more critical contests are becoming victims of debatable catch calls.
Commissioner Roger Goodell appeared on Fox Sports’ ‘The Herd with Colin Cowherd’ prior to the Super Bowl, expressing “concern” over the catch rule. His concerns were both justified and magnified in Minneapolis, with two Philly touchdown receptions drawing criticism from viewers and the NFL community.