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Demercado Drops Ball Before Goal Line, Replay Touchback Fuels Titans’ 22-21 Rally

Sideline video captured coach Jonathan Gannon berating the running back after the reversal.

Overview

  • Replay confirmed Emari Demercado lost possession just short of the goal line on a 72- to 76-yard run, ruling a touchback that erased a would-be 28-6 Cardinals lead.
  • The Titans capitalized with multiple late drives, including a rare interception-turned-fumble recovery for a touchdown, before Joey Slye’s kick at the buzzer sealed the win.
  • Gannon was recorded shouting at Demercado on the sideline with apparent contact to the player’s chest pads, a moment that drew scrutiny as the coach later called the sloppiness unacceptable.
  • Demercado told reporters he made a mistake with no excuse and said he needs to be smarter and move forward.
  • Arizona’s backfield is thin with James Conner out for the season and Trey Benson on IR, and despite media speculation, no team discipline or roster move has been announced.