In a surprising admission, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin confessed to being unaware of an important NFL rule during Monday night’s game against the New York Giants. Tomlin’s misunderstanding led to an unsuccessful challenge, igniting controversy and confusion among fans and players alike.
During the second quarter, wide receiver George Pickens appeared to make a spectacular touchdown catch. Initially ruled a touchdown on the field, the play was overturned upon review, citing that Pickens did not get both feet inbounds. Tomlin, unsure of the ruling process, threw a challenge flag, unaware that replay assist had already been employed.
“I didn’t know that they used replay assist,” Tomlin admitted in the postgame press conference. “If I knew they used replay assist, obviously, I wouldn’t have thrown because you are not allowed to throw when they use replay…
