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VIDEO: Devonta Freeman has TD overturned, scores anyways

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Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is the latest victim of the NFL's confusing catch rules.

Freeman caught, what looked like, a sure touchdown only to have it overturned because he did not complete the process of a catch in the end zone. It sure looked like he completed the process.

Matt Ryan. Devonta Freeman. Slant. Touchdown. @Frenchdirtybird

Unlike the Dez Bryant situation in last year's playoffs, this one did not cost anybody the game, as Freeman scampered in for a touchdown two plays later and the Falcons went on to win in overtime.

Matt Ryan. Devonta Freeman. Slant. Touchdown. @Frenchdirtybird

Just last week, Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert experienced a similar situation and the catch rule remains a mystery.

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