Re: 100% correct

Here's the rule: "From the playing rules, player attempting to catch a punt must be given the opportunity to do so. A player on the kicking team who tackles, bumps or otherwise interferes with the returner before the ball is caught will be penalized.". [www.nflgsis.com].

From my perspective the Seattle player touched the ball before he was hit but he had not yet caught the ball.

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