by: Nick Geddes 1 hour ago NickGeddesNews
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were on the wrong side of a controversial double review during Monday’s Week 7 road contest against the Detroit Lions. Down 21-9 with 11:36 remaining in the fourth quarter, Tampa Bay lined up for a fourth-and-4 attempt from their own 37-yard line.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield completed a pass to tight end Cade Otton right at the sticks. Officials ruled it a first down, which prompted Lions head coach Dan Campbell to throw his challenge flag. Rather than review the spot, Campbell wanted to know if Otton completed the process of a catch as the ball came out when he hit the ground.
Official John Hussey announced that the ruling was upheld. However, Hussey came back and said that “after a second look,” Otton was short of the line to gain. Though Campbell did not challenge that specifically, Hussey and his officiating crew gave him back his challenge.