The Seahawks' failed two-point throw should have been automatically reviewed

On a key two-point attempt late in the third quarter of Monday's Seahawks-Lions game, Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf appeared to make the catch and score a knee inbounds in the end zone. And while a pass interference call against Detroit gave Seattle another chance (it failed), the first one should have been ruled good.

And not as a result of a challenge the Seahawks failed to overcome.

All two-point attempts are subject to automatic retesting, regardless of whether they are unsuccessful or not. It is set out in Rule 15, Article 2(d).

This is different from a normal points game. A touchdown field decision is subject to automatic review. There is no decision made regarding the area of ​​an incomplete pass in the end zone.

It is unclear why no review took place. That should have done it. And the Seahawks should have been within six points, 28-22.

A lot of football happened after that, starting with a long touchdown pass from Lions quarterback Jared Goff to receiver Jameson Williams that extended the lead from eight to 15. Still, the Seahawks should have had two extra points with more than 18 minutes left in the game.

Something like this shouldn't happen. This is something the NFL needs to investigate and understand to ensure it doesn't happen again. Perhaps at a time when the connection to the bottom line is more immediate and direct.