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DeVonta Smith catch or no catch? Incredible grab overturned by controversial replay review
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DeVonta Smith had a potential game-changing catch wiped off the board late in the 1st half of the Super Bowl on Sunday night.
Smith appeared to make a one-handed grab with under a minute remaining that would have put the Eagles in the red zone with a chance to take a commanding lead.
Instead, replay officials overturned the catch, claiming he didn’t complete the process of the catch as he went to the ground.
Here’s a replay:
Omg what a play by DeVonta Smith, if it stands.
Might be another big pass play by Jalen Hurts.
Do you think it's a catch or not?https://t.co/PzAhHv1ZtU
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 13, 2023
Here’s another angle:
Catch or no catch by Devonta Smith? ? pic.twitter.com/QINA0uLxwP
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 13, 2023
The overturn may have ended up costing the Eagles 4 points. Philadelphia continued its drive and ended up settling for a field goal to end the half. The Eagles took a 24-14 lead into the halftime break.
Even without that catch, Smith had a great 1st half. He caught 6 passes — a game-high — for 55 yards before the break.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
