Overturned Jesse James touchdown costs Steelers against Patriots
An overturned touchdown in the final minute of Sunday’s New England Patriots-Pittsburgh Steelers game cost the Steelers a likely victory.
Jesse James caught a ball and just crossed into the end zone for what initially went down as a touchdown to give the Steelers a 30-27 lead with 28 seconds left in Pittsburgh on Sunday night. However, the play was reviewed by the officials, who decided to overturn the call because James lost control of the ball in the end zone.
I can't stand the #Steelers and I will never stick up for them, BUT unbelievable that the catch by Jesse James is not considered a catch/Touchdown. #NEvsPIT pic.twitter.com/R6cDzMKTg8
— (@3lone) December 18, 2017
Not a catch ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ #NEvsPIT pic.twitter.com/y3uWOI4Aoz
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) December 18, 2017
After initially saying the call on the field would stand, CBS’ announcing team of Jim Nantz and Tony Romo changed their tune upon realizing James failed to maintain possession.
Because the call was reversed, the Steelers went for it on second and goal. They completed a pass but it was short of the end zone. On the next play, Ben Roethlisberger faked a spike and decided to try and force a play in the end zone. His passed was tipped and intercepted by the Patriots, who won 27-24.
This is insane. pic.twitter.com/60ifqIzddS
— Dan Levy (@DanLevyThinks) December 18, 2017
Both teams are now 11-3, but the Patriots have the head-to-head advantage as a playoff tiebreaker.
