Did anyoe else just see the worst call in NFL history??

Agreed. Glad my Hawks got the win, but that entire second half was horribly officiated. The first half was reasonable. And while the Hawks got the win on one bad call, there were plenty of crappy calls that favored the Packers throughout the entire second half. The Packers can credit a large part of their second touchdown to the officials. Hopefully this will be the catalyst for the NFL to get their act together.

Seahawks girl here.....

Yep - bad call but......I would feel bad for Green Bay ...but they could of made the two point conversion... lol

How many holding calls did the refs missed against the Packers? Guess they made it up at the end?

Bad, bad, bad officiating.

If the 2 officials who made contradicting calls the moment after the catch had conferred and come to a collectively agreed upon decision, this whole event would have been a non-starter.

Also - childish and bad sportsman-like behavior for GB (and refs) to walk off the field and not end the game......

I'm a huge Bears fan, and am always happy to see the cheeseheads lose. However, that was awful! It wasn't even close. That was 100% an interception by GB, and the refs league better do something about this now!

I'm not a "fan" of either team, but that was just sickening...

Go Seahawks!!! Bad call(s) the entire game though. Hope none of the refs make their home in or near Green Bay.

Not only did they miss the call.....they REVIEWED IT!!! But I don't think they can change the call after that, they have to see if the score is correct or something like that.

HOWEVER.....the fact the officials looked at each other!! They looked right at each other in the eyeballs!!! And STILL made two different calls.

I think we just witnessed the end of the NFL Official Lockout.

Actually, the refs made the right call. If opposing players come down with the football and neither rips it out of the others arms, it automatically goes to the intended receiver which in this case would be the Seahawks even if Jennings had slightly more possession, the Seahawks still maintained contact.

However, yes, most of the games have been horribly officiated in general and the two refs should have conferred before making a call, especially under 2 minutes when the play had to be reviewed anyway.

I agree with joehempel....this should definitely kick them into gear in resolving the strike and getting the normal refs back.

forget the interception/touchdown....what about Tate pushing the guy in the back?!!!

Actually, the refs made the right call. If opposing players come down with the football and neither rips it out of the others arms, it automatically goes to the intended receiver which in this case would be the Seahawks even if Jennings had slightly more possession, the Seahawks still maintained contact.

However, yes, most of the games have been horribly officiated in general and the two refs should have conferred before making a call, especially under 2 minutes when the play had to be reviewed anyway.

I agree with joehempel....this should definitely kick them into gear in resolving the strike and getting the normal refs back.

Problem is-Jennings (GB) had possession first! Then Tate (Seattle) got in on it. The simultaneous catch rule doesn't apply here. The refs mucked up that call big time.

Edit: Yes, then there was the blatant offensive pass interference against Tate. He can deny all he wants- it's on tape and replay for all the world to see.

Actually, the refs made the right call. If opposing players come down with the football and neither rips it out of the others arms, it automatically goes to the intended receiver which in this case would be the Seahawks even if Jennings had slightly more possession, the Seahawks still maintained contact.

However, yes, most of the games have been horribly officiated in general and the two refs should have conferred before making a call, especially under 2 minutes when the play had to be reviewed anyway.

I agree with joehempel....this should definitely kick them into gear in resolving the strike and getting the normal refs back.

I was getting FLAMED on Facebook for trying to make this same point. Full disclosure: I am a Steelers fan and have no dog in this fight.

Everyone saying that Tate didn't have possession is completely missing his left hand which touches the football at the same time as Jennings. It doesn't matter that Jennings had two hands on it and Tate just a hand or arm. Full out possession doesn't happen until you hit the ground or make a football move. Both men initiated the possession at the exact same time and both men still had possession when they hit the ground. There is absolute;y no rule for one having "more" possession than the other.

Simultaneous possession goes to the receiver. I understand why everyone thinks this is the wrong call, but it's simply not. It's just wrong to say that Tate tried to "steal" the ball once Jennings had possession. Tate clearly touches the ball at the same time as Jennings and both men come down with it.

Yeah that was the craziest thing ever. My sister is a Hawks fan. A win is a win for them tho.

Actually, the refs made the right call. If opposing players come down with the football and neither rips it out of the others arms, it automatically goes to the intended receiver which in this case would be the Seahawks even if Jennings had slightly more possession, the Seahawks still maintained contact.

However, yes, most of the games have been horribly officiated in general and the two refs should have conferred before making a call, especially under 2 minutes when the play had to be reviewed anyway.

I agree with joehempel....this should definitely kick them into gear in resolving the strike and getting the normal refs back.

I was getting FLAMED on Facebook for trying to make this same point. Full disclosure: I am a Steelers fan and have no dog in this fight.

Everyone saying that Tate didn't have possession is completely missing his left hand which touches the football at the same time as Jennings. It doesn't matter that Jennings had two hands on it and Tate just a hand or arm. Full out possession doesn't happen until you hit the ground or make a football move. Both men initiated the possession at the exact same time and both men still had possession when they hit the ground. There is absolute;y no rule for one having "more" possession than the other.

Simultaneous possession goes to the receiver. I understand why everyone thinks this is the wrong call, but it's simply not. It's just wrong to say that Tate tried to "steal" the ball once Jennings had possession. Tate clearly touches the ball at the same time as Jennings and both men come down with it.

I respectfully disagree. From the replays that I saw, Jennings initiated possession first, then Tate got in on the act. It wasn't simultaneous, therefore the simultaneous catch rule doesn't apply. Packers ball- no TD for Seahawks.

And as a Patriots fan- I also have no dog in this fight.

Actually, the refs made the right call. If opposing players come down with the football and neither rips it out of the others arms, it automatically goes to the intended receiver which in this case would be the Seahawks even if Jennings had slightly more possession, the Seahawks still maintained contact.

However, yes, most of the games have been horribly officiated in general and the two refs should have conferred before making a call, especially under 2 minutes when the play had to be reviewed anyway.

I agree with joehempel....this should definitely kick them into gear in resolving the strike and getting the normal refs back.

Problem is-Jennings (GB) had possession first! Then Tate (Seattle) got in on it. The simultaneous catch rule doesn't apply here. The refs mucked up that call big time.

Edit: Yes, then there was the blatant offensive pass interference against Tate. He can deny all he wants- it's on tape and replay for all the world to see.

If the catch is made at or around the same time. Meaning, because Tate got his hands on it just after Jennings, he is credited with possession. It is a dumb rule, but that's how it is. I'm not saying I fully agree with the call, but I can see how it was made.

Also, because pass interference wasn't called on Tate, he can deny it, though it doesn't make it true. Basically, almost every game I've watched has been one bad call after another. Again, I'm just hoping this is finally enough to get them to end the lockout.