VIDEO: Packers' Jimmy Graham Appears to Get First Down After it's Revealed Yellow Line Was Inaccurate
By Scott Rogust
Remember when we said the Seattle Seahawks were screwed on the final third down play of the game? Well, we all make mistakes, and we're the first to admit when we're wrong. On initial replay, it appeared that Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham was short of the first down marker. However, a new angle has appeared from the marker itself, and it looks as though Graham did cross the line after all.
The yellow marker on TV has and will always be an estimate.
— Tom Grossi Ⓥ (@tomgrossicomedy) January 13, 2020
Here's the 1st down marker cam.
He makes it.
End of story pic.twitter.com/TImJ8d9ctJ
The yellow first-down line on television broadcasts are usually an estimate, and we know inches make all the difference in this game. After seeing this angle, while it's not abundantly clear, it's definitely clear enough for us to suggest Graham indeed got the first down.
The yellow line was about a foot ahead of the actual first-down marker on that Jimmy Graham play. pic.twitter.com/kcCTtbZjhJ
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) January 13, 2020
How about a quick edit?!
The corrected first down line on the controversial catch from Jimmy Graham. #GBvsSEA pic.twitter.com/AFfP1LAirY
— Ryne (@rusty_ryskoski_) January 13, 2020
Now, football fans can rest easily knowing that the referees didn't affect the outcome of a crucial playoff game in such an egregious manner.
Sorry Seahawks fans, no controversy here.