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San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey shouldered the team’s offensive output in the win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night.
But the game-sealing touchdown late in the game was controversial, and one former NFL referee believes it should not have counted.
The 49ers were leading 13-10 with just over two minutes left to play when Mac Jones snapped the ball at the four-yard line, and just like he did most of the game, gave the ball to McCaffrey. But while it appeared the Falcons’ defense stuffed McCaffrey’s attempt at his second touchdown of the game, the pile kept moving until it fell into the colored paint.
Referees signaled touchdown and McCaffrey was celebrating as it was clear the 49ers looked like they were on the