02-13-2023, 12:50 AM
(02-13-2023, 12:36 AM)Bengalbug Wrote: ARTICLE 1.
The defender is allowed to maintain continuous and unbroken contact within the five-yard zone, so long as the receiver has not moved beyond a point that is even with the defender.
There's a very good chance you're looking at illegal contact. As to the penalty called:
ARTICLE 6. DEFENSIVE HOLDING
It is defensive holding if a player grasps an eligible offensive player (or his jersey) with his hands, or extends an arm or arms to cut off or encircle him.
https://operations.nfl.com/the-rules/2022-nfl-rulebook/#2022-rule-changes
So the NFL cheated so KC could win because Pat Mahomes can be the "new face" of the NFL..
Rationality never really gets in your way does it.