Officials reviewed the play for targeting, which would require a penalty if the defensive player leads with the crown of the helmet. They ruled no targeting was committed despite apparent helmet-to-helmet contact.
Many viewers and analysts expressed disbelief and frustration on social media, questioning the validity of the targeting rule when a clear case was not called during such a critical moment in the game.
The broader sentiment was echoed by multiple commentators, with one mentioning how it was confusing to consider the play in question not targeting, especially given the numerous calls that occurred with less severity during the season.
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