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This is really close.
From the side views, it looks like targeting. #14's shoulder hits the head/neck of the QB after he slides.
But look at the view from the end zone. #14 doesn't crouch and launch, and indeed appears to be trying to keep from making contact.
I can certainly see how the replay official deemed that to be targeting, and I believe the default "when in doubt" philosophy is that targeting DID occur.
Tough call.
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