NFL Says Bronocs RS Trindon Holliday's Punt Return Should Have Been Overturned

An NFL spokesman said Monday that Trindon Holliday's 76-yard punt return for a touchdown in Sunday's game between the Panthers and Broncos should have been overturned and ruled a touchback. Holliday returned a Brad Nortman punt after fielding it at the Denver 24-yard line. He sped down the sideline but as he was about to cross the goal line, Holliday flipped the ball out of his hand and broke the plane without possession of the ball. Replay official Bob Boylston confirmed the touchdown, but a spokesman said he should have stopped the game for an instant replay review. "Because the video showed that Holliday lost possession of the ball before it broke the plane of the goal line, Boylston should have stopped the game to initiate an instant replay review," the statement said. "Had that occurred, (referee Al) Riveron would have had the indisputable visual evidence necessary to overturn the on-field ruling." Source: Charlotte Observer Attached Thumbnails