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Originally Posted by rubecube
No, they don't. Read the statement again. It was carefully worded to say they agreed there was no indisputable evidence to overturn the call. Anyone with 20/20 vision can see that Tate never had anything resembling possession.
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No indisputable evidence = inconclusive. If it was as obvious as you and Valo are saying, there would be conclusive evidence. The NFL went on record this morning saying that:
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Referee Wayne Elliott determined that no indisputable visual evidence existed to overturn the call on the field, and as a result, the on-field ruling of touchdown stood. The NFL Officiating Department reviewed the video today and supports the decision not to overturn the on-field ruling following the instant replay review.
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The NFL, by way of the officiating dept, is on record saying that they supported the ruling that the video was inconclusive.
Anyone with 20/20 vision cannot see exactly what Tate's left hand is doing, thus inconclusive. It very likely is on the ball, or else there wouldn't have been such a wrestle for the ball.