The Buffalo Bills secured a crucial touchdown in their wild-card game against the Denver Broncos, but it was a play that sparked controversy over whether running back Ty Johnson had possession when he caught the ball. The fourth-and-1 catch in the third quarter seemed like a highlight-reel moment, with quarterback Josh Allen dodging defenders to find Johnson in the end zone.
However, upon review, CBS officials and former NFL referee Gene Steratore questioned whether Johnson was out of bounds or had control of the ball when he pulled it in. The replays showed Johnson’s foot tapping out of bounds as he secured the catch, but also revealed that he initially had one knee down in-bounds before losing his footing.
Steratore, a CBS officiating analyst, appeared to believe Johnson had possession and was in bounds when he caught the pass. Nevertheless, the replay review ultimately confirmed the touchdown, with the Bills scoring two points after the conversion. The play secured a 21-7 lead for Buffalo and will likely be remembered as one of the highlight moments of the postseason.
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