🚩Egregious calls by referees have dramatically changed the outcome of NFL games.
🏈Even critical moments in the Super Bowl have been marred by bad calls.
🏆Referees have even affected the legacy of potential Hall of Famers.
🤝Questionable calls have aided certain teams in their playoff journey.
🔬Referees' decisions can transform careers, for better or worse.
How have referees altered the outcome of NFL games?
—Referees have made calls that have directly impacted the score and given teams an advantage they wouldn't have otherwise had.
Have bad calls affected critical moments in the Super Bowl?
—Yes, bad calls by referees have occurred in the final minutes of Super Bowls, changing the course of the game and potentially determining the champion.
Which potential Hall of Famer has had their legacy tarnished by referees?
—Drew Brees, who has only won one Super Bowl, had a clear case of pass interference not called in the NFC Championship game that could have propelled him to another Super Bowl victory.
Have referees influenced teams' playoff journeys?
—Yes, questionable calls have impacted playoff positioning and even aided teams in securing a spot in the playoffs.
How do referees' decisions transform careers?
—By making crucial mistakes, referees can impact a player's chances of reaching the Super Bowl, winning titles, and ultimately their legacy in the sport.
00:00Referees have made egregious calls that have altered the outcome of games, including critical moments in the Super Bowl.
01:30In a game between the Steelers and the Bears, an inexplicable hip check by a referee affected the outcome, giving the Steelers an advantage they shouldn't have had.
02:50The referees in Super Bowl 40 made multiple incorrect calls, erasing a Seahawks touchdown and awarding a phantom touchdown to the Steelers.
04:12A crucial pass interference not called in a division matchup between the Giants and the Commanders had a significant impact on the outcome of the game.
05:13The infamous 'Fail Mary' play in 2012 saw a clear interception ruled as a touchdown, robbing the Packers of a win.
06:38A missed pass interference call in the NFC Championship game robbed Drew Brees and the Saints of a chance to go to another Super Bowl.
