“NFL is pushing the Jags!” – Referees rule out a clear catch by Tank Dell which eventually cost Texans the game, fans call for foul play

On Sunday, the Texans suffered a defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their week 12 game.

“NFL is pushing the Jags!” – Referees rule out a clear catch by Tank Dell which eventually cost Texans the game, fans call for foul play

Tank Dell's controversial catch (Images via X)

NFL officiating hasn’t been up to standards during the 2023 season so far. There have been many poor calls in the season and the Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell is the latest victim of such call. On Sunday, the Texans went against their AFC South division rivals Jacksonville Jaguars in their week 12 matchup.

During the second quarter of the game, the Texans were trailing by 6 points and were facing a crucial 3rd down and 9 from the Jaguars’ 31-yard line. Houston’s quarterback C.J. Stroud, who took the snap from the shotgun position, was immediately met with pressure by the Jaguars’ defensive line.

Stroud escaped the pressure and scrambled to his right before completing a 30-yard pass to the wide receiver Tank Dell. However, the referees didn’t rule it a catch, as they believed Dell got out of bounds before completing the catch. But the reply showed Dell clearly dragging his both feet on the ground while completing the catch. Still, the refs are stuck with the incomplete catch call.

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As a result of the incomplete pass, the Texans ended up facing a 4th down and decided to attempt a 50-yard goal to cut the lead. However, their kicker, Matt Ammendola, missed the 50-yard field goal, leaving the Texans with zero points on that drive.

Earlier in the game, C.J. Stroud’s ridiculous 68-yard completion to Tank Dell was also negated due to a pre-snap penalty. So, fans were convinced that the referees were working in favor of the Jacksonville-based football team. Eventually, the Texans lost the game 24-21.

In the game, Dell caught 5 passes for 50 yards and 1 touchdown. Houston’s star quarterback had a remarkable game as he threw for 304 yards and 2 touchdowns while rushing for 47 more yards and 1 more touchdown.

Social media reacts to Tank Dell’s controversial incompletion catch

NFL fans on social media were furious with the referees’ controversial decision that negated a 20-yard catch by Tank Dell. The poor decision cost the game for the Texans, as they eventually suffered a 21-24 loss against the Jaguars.

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Tank Dell (Via SI)

So, fans started to call out the officials over their questionable decision. Check out the reactions attached below.

With that victory, the Jaguars broke the Texans’ 3-game winning streak. The Houston-based football team fell to a 6-5 record, but they are still in the hunt for a postseason spot. Next, they are scheduled to face the Denver Broncos in their week 13 matchup.

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