T.J. Hockenson hauled in what looked like a crucial touchdown. But according to the league rules, the officials disregarded it. The replay monitor showed that there had been illegal contact by the offense downfield before the ball was caught.
According to the Vikings beat writer, Emily Leiker, “Review overturns what seemed to be a diving touchdown catch by T.J. Hockenson. Ruled he lost possession as he came down even after pulling it into his body from where he initially grabbed it with outstretched arms.”
What looked like a six-point breakthrough instead turned into a fourth-and-2 from the 15-yard line. Changing the rhythm of the game.
This is a developing story, stay tuned for more!