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The NFL had trouble deciding if this Patriots play was a fumble or an interception

With the Patriots driving for what looked like another touchdown, Tom Brady appeared to find Rob Gronkowski near the Colts’ goal line.

Yet the play ended with the Colts having possession of the ball. Exactly how that happened was where the confusion began from a stat perspective.

Initially, the play was ruled an interception:

GOODE play by the #Colts defense! #INDvsNE

— NFL (@NFL) October 5, 2018

After a few moments, it was changed to a catch and fumble by Gronkowski:

Scratch that.