NFL fans debate if Ty Johnson was out of bounds in controversial touchdown catch: “Guess ball moving means touchdown”

Josh Allen's fourth and one touchdown pass to running back Ty Johnson was shrouded with mystery until the referee awarded the Bills the score.

NFL fans debate if Ty Johnson was out of bounds in controversial touchdown catch: “Guess ball moving means touchdown”

Ty Johnson touchdown catch from Josh Allen'(Ime via IMAGO/X)

Ty Johnson’s revival arc continued on Sunday when the Buffalo Bills welcomed the Denver Broncos for the AFC wild-card round. The sixth-year running back caught a spectacular touchdown pass from quarterback Josh Allen, leading the fans to debate the legality of the catch.

With a little over three minutes left in the third quarter, the Bills were stranded near the Broncos’ 24-yard line on fourth and one. Offensive coordinator Joe Brady decided to take a chance, allowing Allen the onus to throw a pass instead of punting.

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The NFL MVP nominee dropped back and threw a deep ball inside the Broncos’ red zone. Ty Johnson started his run as a receiver in the scrimmage line and was among the first to reach the goal area before Allen’s pass connected with him.

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The catch looked spectacular on the video, but upon closer inspection, a section of the fans on social media were against the referee’s decision to give the Bills a touchdown. According to them, the ball came loose from Johnson’s grasp as he hit the turf, but more importantly, his feet were out of bounds, making it an incomplete pass.

"Guess ball moving means touchdown" NFL fans debate if Ty Johnson was out of bounds in controversial touchdown catch
Ty Johnson (Image via IMAGO)

The 27-year-old was dangerously close to the white line, and the ball appeared to bobble before he managed to control it.

CBS Sports NFL rule analyst Gene Steratore clarified the reason behind Ty Johnson’s touchdown was a legal play and not an incomplete pass.

He immediately secured the catch and had one knee down in-bounds just prior to his foot tapping out of bounds.

Gene Steratore wrote

It was a landmark moment for Josh Allen. He surpassed the great Jim Kelly as the Bills leading touchdown-maker with 22.

4th down and just need to make a play there. Man to man. They played pretty good coverage there on deep routes. Ty did what Ty does: win for us.

Josh Allen said during the post-game presser via Bills Digest contributor Alex Brasky
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The Johnson touchdown very much sealed the game for the Bills. Sean McDermott’s team held onto the lead to secure a 7-31 win and a chance to get their revenge against the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round next week.

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