THE STORY
In the 2017 AFC Championship Game on January 22, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced the New England Patriots. Late in the fourth quarter, Steelers tight end Jesse James caught a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, appeared to score a touchdown, but the play was overturned upon review, ruling it incomplete. The Steelers lost 36-17, ending their season.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots
WHY IT MATTERS
The controversial reversal sparked widespread debate over the NFL's catch rule and its application, leading to subsequent rule changes to clarify catch criteria.