News: BTB: Dez Bryant Catch That Was Overturned Is THE Play In Cowboys 26-21 Loss To Packers

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Was it a bad call, justice served for last week, or did the NFL get it right?

The Dallas Cowboys were faced with a 4th-and-2 at the Green Bay 32 with 4:42 left in the game. The score was 26-21 in favor of Green Bay. Dallas had a decision to make. They could have tried a roughly 50-yard field goal, but Dan Bailey had already had one blocked and hadn't looked his normal self on a cold day. Dallas could have punted and tried to get the ball back. Or they could go for it.

Last week, they went for a 4th-and-6 and converted it. Jason Garrett was roundly praised for the decision and Dallas went on to win the game. So Dallas rolled the dice again and went for it. But instead of taking something short over the middle to Witten or maybe trying to pop Cole Beasley open in the slot, the Cowboys went for the home run ball. Tony Romo dropped back and put it up for Dez Bryant who was being covered one-one-one. Initially, it seemed as if the roll of the dice had paid off. Bryant made a circus catch and was ruled down at the half-foot line. Dallas looked to be in position to take the lead late in the game. But on a challenge from Green Bay, the call was reversed. The Cowboys would never see the ball again and lose.

Instantly, the play became a point of controversy just like last week's picked up flag on pass interference in the Lions game. Was the NFL correct to overturn it? Did they miss it? Here's is a Vine of the play.


From a biased Cowboys point of view, it sure looks like Bryant controls the ball, takes a couple of steps, and makes a football move by reaching out for the goal line with the ball. He could have just cradled the ball into his chest and hit the ground. Instead he tries to get the touchdown by reaching for the goal line. But the refs ruled he didn't make a football move and the ball popped loose and overturned the call.

A few NFL players couldn't believe the overturned call.

I by no means cheer for Dallas but I have no idea what or how thts not called a catch . Thts a joke

— Odell Beckham Jr (@OBJ_3) January 11, 2015​

Dez caught the ball then tried 2 reach it across the goal line. He has every reason 2 b upset!

— Joe Haden (@joehaden23) January 11, 2015​

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