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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 20: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots reacts after a first down in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 20: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots reacts after a first down in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)Peter Aiken/Getty Images

Video: Refs Overturn Julian Edelman's 4th-Quarter Fumble in Patriots vs. Chiefs

Rob GoldbergJan 20, 2019

When it comes to NFL replays, fans often see what they want to see.

That was the case with Julian Edelman's apparent muffed punt in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday.

The New England Patriots receiver appeared to touch the ball before the Kansas City Chiefs recovered it, but the referees overturned the close ruling, allowing the Patriots to maintain possession:

While some fans likely saw contact, others saw space between Edelman's hands and the ball.ย ย 

Although the Patriots kept the ball, Tom Brady threw an interception two plays later on a pass that hit Edelman's fingertips.

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