I can see both sides of the targeting argument, but what's inexcusable is the TV broadcast not even replaying the hit until after the commercial break (and after the next play had been run, iirc) and the replay officials not even taking a look at it. we see much more questionable hits get reviewed every week, but somehow this one doesn't even warrant a second look
I swear half of targeting calls only get reviewed if the broadcast shows the replay and applies some pressure. I think the replay officials 2 priorities are (in order) to avoid embarrassing themselves, and then also maybe get the call right