(g) Initiating contact with an opponent by shoving or pushing off, thus creating a separation in an attempt to catch a pass.
Pettigrew had armed extended creating separation which also ended up becoming the facemask.
(a) Contact by a player who is not playing the ball that restricts the opponent’s opportunity to make the catch.
This is in reference to incidental contact "WR and DB running and tangle their feet" If the DB is looking back playing the ball, NO PI. If he isn't than they would call him for PI.
The only thing that prevented the WR from having a chance to catch the ball, was it hitting the defender in the back.
Originally Posted by: PackFanWithTwins