Overview
- Officials on the field awarded a 23-yard completion from Sam Darnold to Cooper Kupp at New England’s 17-yard line early in the first quarter.
- Replay angles suggested Kupp lacked possession with two feet down, which under NFL rules would make the pass incomplete.
- Seattle finished the drive with a 33-yard field goal for a 3–0 lead, with outlets differing on the kicker’s first name.
- The call drew immediate scrutiny from fans and analysts on social media, including a widely shared question from Ari Meirov.
- The ruling stood during play, and the coverage cited no league review outcome or reversal.