The truth about the Watkins "drop" in end zone

Watkins was held twice, one on his inital move, then when he spun out to get open. And the ball was contested by the LB which is why it was not a drop. Ball was in his hands, the LB used a "rake" to pry ball loose. Still, likely catchable, but this is why it was not a "drop" and why is may still be ruled "catchable". But the LB gets paid, too and when there is good coverage and receiver catches ball and LB gets arm in between the WRS hands, it's a pass defensed not a drop.








Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/02/2018 07:54AM by Blue and Gold.