Before the late-game craziness erupted in Philly, with a game-winning field goal for the Rams becoming a spread-covering touchdown for the Eagles, a curious moment unfolded late in the third quarter.

Rams receiver Puka Nacua made a critical third-down catch. The Fox broadcast crew said that replay assist had overturned the catch.

Here are the two key remarks made after the play ended, and before a commercial break began: (1) “now replay assist gets involved"; and (2) “replay assist has gotten involved and they overruled that.”

After the break: “This is overturned and called an incomplete pass. The Rams challenge it, and it’s turned back into a completion and a first down for L.A.”

The audience was left with a clear and obvious impression. The initial ruling of a catch was overturned by

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