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If Dez Caught It, Would Tony Romo Still Be in the NFL?

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"A brilliant catch by number 88," said Fox commentator Joe Buck after Dez Bryant snagged Tony Romo's 25-yard toss in midair, took three steps and tumbled down just short of the goal line during the 2015 divisional playoff game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers.

Only it wasn't a catch, at least according to Rule 8 Section 1 Article 3 of the NFL Rulebook. Incomplete pass by Romo. Turnover on downs. Packers ball.

That overturned "catch" became one of the most controversial plays in NFL history, sparking outrage, memes and becoming yet another extremely visible example of postseason failure by Tony Romo.