Minnesota Vikings fans were left frustrated Thursday night after what appeared to be a pick-six by cornerback Isaiah Rodgers was overturned following a lengthy review.
Rodgers, who joined the Vikings this offseason, seemed to have intercepted a pass from Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and returned it all the way to the end zone. Social media quickly erupted with excitement, as fans celebrated what initially looked like a game-changing defensive score.
However, after a prolonged review, officials ruled the play an incompletion, nullifying the touchdown call on the field. The decision was met with loud boos at SoFi Stadium and widespread disbelief online.
“Somehow this was a catch but Isaiah Rodgers, who kept both hands under the ball the entire time, was ruled incomplete? What a garbage league,” one fan commented on X, formerly Twitter, also referencing a controversial catch by Travis Kelce. Another echoed the frustration, saying, “If Travis Kelce’s catch was complete, Rodgers’ pick-6 should be complete.”
Fans also pointed to inconsistency in how replay reviews are handled. “If Isaiah Rodgers were on the Chiefs, they wouldn’t have even reviewed that,” one user remarked.
The timing of the play only heightened the drama. The Chargers and Vikings were in a close contest when Rodgers appeared to secure the defensive touchdown, which would have given Minnesota a significant momentum shift. Instead, the overturned call kept the turnover flag in the official’s pocket, forcing both teams to reset at the line of scrimmage.
Complaints about the replay system flooded in. “They did Isaiah Rodgers dirty. That was clearly a catch,” one fan claimed. Another added, “The NFL is completely ruining football with these stupid reviews. Isaiah Rodgers just got absolutely robbed of a pick-6. Complete buzz kill of the game.”
Rodgers has already made a name for himself this season. In Week 3, he scored two defensive touchdowns and forced multiple turnovers during Minnesota’s dominant win over the Cincinnati Bengals, earning weekly honors and national acclaim. This history made the overturned call even more disappointing for Vikings supporters who expect big plays from their standout newcomer.
As the Chargers and Herbert escaped the moment unscathed, officials did not provide any additional public explanation beyond the standard review announcement.
The incident continues to fuel debate over replay rules and consistency in officiating as the NFL season progresses.
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