We’re still getting used to the new catch rule. The Seattle Seahawks presumably like it.
Two huge officiating calls went the Seahawks’ way on Thursday night in a tight 27-24 win over the Packers. The second one was particularly important, because on Tyler Lockett’s 34-yard catch to the Packers’ 16-yard line late in the fourth quarter, it looked like the ball hit the ground and came loose. But it was called a catch, the Packers didn’t challenge, and the Seahawks ended up scoring the game-winning touchdown a few plays later.
Fox officiating expert Mike Pereira said he thought the call on Lockett would have been reversed if it was challenged, and he’s usually right when he makes proclamations like that.