If the receiving team touches the ball, but doesn’t recover, the kicking team can recover it and maintain possession. Can’t advance the ball on a muffed punt. I guess the controversy is whether Jules touched the ball or not. I’ll never know how it didn’t hit his arm or hand... but it didn’t.
I believe he was waiving off his blockers to let them know he was gonna let it bounce, but then it bounced directly to him, and I think he actually went to make a play on it, but missed.
People who don’t watch football for whatever reason have screwed themselves out of seeing some exciting and crazy plays.
What I find fascinating, in all sports, is that fame, glory, and heartbreak can come down to an inch, sometimes less.