[FBJournalist]

Originally Posted by CT1

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.

Thanks for the input