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Originally Posted by JRutledge
With the benefit of replay, probably. But it is also possible that he was touched by the legs when there was possession gained on the ground (not conclusive). But there is a case IMO that there was not a loss in possession in the first place. I think they ultimately made a good call.
If I recall, the call was made that they had a turnover with a strip, but the official must have ruled him down by contact.
So if you want an explanation, really cannot give you any such other than what I remember. I am not an official person with the NFL or even know what the official thinks he saw. I just know that the play was ruled a turnover live and replay confirmed that call.
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That's along the lines of what I was thinking. If you think it was a fumble, he likely should have been able to return it. There are also a lot of people who would argue that it wasn't a turnover at all. Basically a lot happening at almost the same time.