One of the most pivotal moments in the Seahawks’ NFC Championship victory Sunday did not come from a touchdown or a turnover, but from a ruling guided by the referees and advanced replay technology. “Therefore, when he hits the ground, the ground cannot cause a fumble, so he is down upon impact,” Kennedy explained. That decision kept the Seahawks’ drive alive, but the bigger question still remained, and that is where technology swooped in to help. Whether Kupp had reached the line to gain for a first down was too close to determine by eyesight alone. The Seahawks went on to run down the clock and secure the win, punching their ticket to the Super Bowl.