There gave the impression to be a consensus on Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller’s massive hit on Tampa Bay Buccaneers operating again Ke’Shawn Vaughn. Everybody appeared to assume it was a authorized play.

What occurred subsequent was extra debatable.

Officers threw a flag on Fuller’s hit, as a result of it seemed prefer it may very well be unlawful. On replay it was clear that Vaughn had gathered himself and Fuller hit him together with his shoulder. It was a tough hit, however authorized. The flag was picked up. Whereas everybody appeared to agree the hit was high-quality, we’ve seen loads of calls go the opposite means. The Bears obtained fortunate the flag was taken again.

That led to a different ruling. For the reason that hit was authorized, the officers reviewed it to see if Vaughn had made a catch and fumbled. That wasn’t as conclusive. Vaughn was nonetheless bringing within the ball and adjusting as Fuller hit him. However after the evaluate, which was automated within the remaining two minutes of the half, it was dominated Vaughn caught the ball and fumbled. It was a name that would have gone both means.

That gave the Bears large area place they usually cashed in, scoring a landing to Jimmy Graham.

As a substitute of the hit being penalized, or the play being dominated incomplete, the Bears obtained a break and took a 14-13 lead into the half.

Many NFL video games activate a 50-50 name. The Bears caught an enormous break on Thursday night time. Two, truly.

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller made an enormous play on the finish of the primary half. (Photograph by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire through Getty Photos)

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