The controversial Cooper Cup catch has divided fans on social media

ByNBAUSA



The The Seattle Seahawks are going to Super Bowl LX after a convincing victory over 31-27 Los Angeles Ramsbut the win didn’t come without quite a bit of drama. While the headlines will focus on Sam Darnold’s three-touchdown performancesocial media is ablaze right now over the veteran’s controversial fourth-quarter catch Cooper Coupe.

With about three minutes remaining and the Seahawks clinging to a four-point lead, Darnold found the ball former Super Bowl MVP on the key 3rd i-short.

Coop pulled the ball in, but when it hit the turf, the pigskin appeared to come loose. The officials ruled it a catch and a first down, and surprisingly, Rams head coach Sean McVay decided not to challenge the spot after burning his final timeout.

This decision, or lack thereof, infuriated fans. Critics argue that the ball was moving before the Cup was fully lowered, resulting in a game-changing fumble or an incomplete pass.

“The only way the Rams lost was because the refs even made calls that went in the Rams’ favor,” one frustrated fan published on Ks. Others loudly common tech frustration: “All these camera angles, tech in the balls and I still can’t make the right call lol.”

The debate essentially turned into an online physics and rulebook seminar. One user broke sequencesaying, “Catch, not short, but that.” YOU a fumble. At the same time he lost control when he landed on his back (the same place he was down).”

Of course, “12” is fast defend their new weapon. “The ball is in his hands when the video starts, he caught it earlier (nice try with your visual manipulation),” one Seahawks supporter responded. “Furthermore, earth cannot cause tampering. You should learn the basic rules of the game first.”

Regardless of the noise, the stat sheet remains final. Cup finished the night with four catches for 36 yards and a touchdown against his former team. More importantly, that controversial first down allowed Seattle to milk the clock and punch their ticket to Santa Clara to face the New England Patriots.





2026-01-26 07:21:00

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