Why Was T.J. Hockenson’s Touchdown Overturned? Reason Why Referees Slashed 7 Points off Vikings’ Score vs. Eagles
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NFL, American Football Herren, USA Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles Sep 14, 2023 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson 87 makes a catch against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Philadelphia Lincoln Financial Field Pennsylvania USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xBillxStreicherx 20230914_bs_sq4_0396
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NFL, American Football Herren, USA Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles Sep 14, 2023 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson 87 makes a catch against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Philadelphia Lincoln Financial Field Pennsylvania USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xBillxStreicherx 20230914_bs_sq4_0396
T.J. Hockenson hauled in what looked like a crucial touchdown. But according to the league rules, the officials disregarded it. The replay monitor showed that there had been illegal contact by the offense downfield before the ball was caught.
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According to the Vikings beat writer, Emily Leiker, “Review overturns what seemed to be a diving touchdown catch by T.J. Hockenson. Ruled he lost possession as he came down even after pulling it into his body from where he initially grabbed it with outstretched arms.”
What looked like a six-point breakthrough instead turned into a fourth-and-2 from the 15-yard line. Changing the rhythm of the game.
Review overturns what seemed to be a diving touchdown catch by T.J. Hockenson. Ruled he lost possession as he came down even after pulling it into his body from where he initially grabbed it with outstretched arms.
— emily leiker (@emleiker) October 19, 2025
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