Much-maligned catch rule comes into play on game-winning TD of SB

In the final minutes of a thrilling Super Bowl, things came to an absolute standstill as referees, again, had to determine whether a potential touchdown catch followed the letter of the law.

Here's the play in question:

.@ZERTZ_86, and the #Eagles take the lead.#SBLII | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/9sDAh6B4VQ

- Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) February 5, 2018

Eventually, it was determined that Eagles tight end Zach Ertz did possess the ball, took a few steps, and broke the plane of the goal line for a touchdown before losing control.

The touchdown proved to be the game-winning points.

Unsurprisingly, Twitter users voiced their varied opinions about the whole thing as it occurred in real-time:

Fitting that the Super Bowl hangs on whether it's a catch.

- Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 5, 2018

If that isn't a touchdown then just scrap the rules and start over.

- Pat Forde (@YahooForde) February 5, 2018

Al Riveron needs an adult diaper right about now.

- ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 5, 2018

If that's not a touchdown society is doomed.

- Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) February 5, 2018

No different than Dez Bryant catch. Dez caught it. Ertz caught it. But if you allow this after reversing Dez. There will be mutiny in Dallas

- Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) February 5, 2018

no catches have ever actually happened

- Richard Kochenbalz (@IAmSpilly) February 5, 2018

Eagles requesting an overturn cause they left too much time for Brady.

- Kevin Patra (@kpatra) February 5, 2018

OF COURSE this unbelievable game comes down to this crap

- Matthew Coller (@MatthewColler) February 5, 2018

This is Goodell's worst nightmare.

- Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) February 5, 2018

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has hinted that revising the NFL's convoluted catch rule will be a priority this offseason.

It better be.

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