Not Called: The Fumble

Now let's look at some calls that were not made, but should have been.

During a drive in the second quarter, Seattle tight end Jeremy Stevens catches a ball, takes three steps with possession, then fumbles -- and incomplete pass is ruled. (No Seattle players were in the vicinity to recover the fumble, while three Pittsburgh players were.)

The ball is caught with one foot on the ground:


















A second step is taken...



















And a third step is taken. After which, the ball is knocked loose.