There were 2-3 Patriots around there who could have downed the ball even deeper. I think he made the right move fair catching it and at least giving Sanchez some room
I always find that Herm clip funny. Just imagine what that team might have done if Herm actually did "play to win the game"?
He caught it on like the 7. You never know which way the ball is going to bounce it could've easily been a touchback.