New Orleans • Officiating Safety Department

Touchdown or turnover? Atlanta got the answer.

• 2014 · Week 16 • Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons

What happened?

Trailing 20–7 in the fourth quarter, Jimmy Graham caught a pass and fought toward the goal line before Atlanta stripped the ball. Officials ruled a fumble and Falcons recovery; replay left the turnover standing because Graham's arms obscured the ball's position. Drew Brees believed Graham had crossed the plane. A disputed goal-line ruling—not a replay-proven touchdown—that hurt the comeback in a 30–14 loss that eliminated the Saints from playoff contention.

The receipts

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