Overview
- Officials initially ruled Tommy Tremble's end-zone catch incomplete before Denver challenged the call and asked for replay review.
- Multiple video angles showed the ball roll off Tremble's wrist and into Broncos defensive back Devon Key's hands without touching the ground, prompting officials to overturn the on-field call.
- Because the whistle had stopped play before Key could return the pick, the overturned ruling was enforced as a touchback for Denver.
- Denver then drove 80 yards on a 14-play touchdown drive led by quarterback Bo Nix to take a 19–15 lead after the turnover was awarded.
- One outlet reported a limited-sourcing detail that referees said they saw Sean Payton's challenge flag before Carolina snapped the ball, a timing point that would explain why the review was allowed.