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Absurdity of NFL’s catch rule on full display when officials reviewed Antonio Brown’s catch in Week 1

Mere seconds after I watched Steelers receiver Antonio Brown make yet another awe-inspiring play, outleaping three Browns defenders to pull in a crucial 38-yard pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, I jumped up and let out a loud cheer.

I wasn't the only one in the room who did, as my cousins and uncle all celebrated in unison.

But after a few seconds of cringe-worthy celebratory sentiments (you know the kinds of things you blurt out when you're happy with the result of a sporting event?), we all noticed Cleveland head coach Hue Jackson conferring with the referee on his decision to challenge Brown's reception.