Did Julian Edelman catch the game-winning touchdown in Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday after sustaining a concussion from a helmet-to-helmet hit earlier in the drive? That is what many are wondering.
Edelman caught a 9-yard pass on the third play of the Patriots’ winning drive in the fourth quarter. On the play, he was leveled by Kam Chancellor on a helmet-to-helmet hit.
Many thought Edelman, who was clearly wobbly, should have been checked for a concussion immediately. He was briefly examined and apparently cleared.
Later in the drive, Edelman caught the TD that gave the Patriots the lead for good 28-24:
