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The 5 worst calls in NFL postseason history

By Michael Collins

Jan 4, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) argues a pass interference call with side judge Allen Baynes (56) that was called on linebacker Anthony Hitchens (59) in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) argues a pass interference call with side judge Allen Baynes (56) that was called on linebacker Anthony Hitchens (59) in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 4, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) argues a pass interference call with side judge Allen Baynes (56) that was called on linebacker Anthony Hitchens (59) in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) argues a pass interference call with side judge Allen Baynes (56) that was called on linebacker Anthony Hitchens (59) in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

Which were the worst calls in NFL postseason history by game officials?

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    • Hey, bad calls from officials are a part of sports. It can’t be helped. Referees, umpires and the like are all only human and can make mistakes.

    In the NFL, the instant replay system and coaches challenges are supposed to minimize those mistakes, and keep bad calls from becoming game-changers or flashpoints for controversy, but even that doesn’t always seem to work out.

    Even with video replay, high definition slow motion cameras, and more angles to view than ever, it still seems that there are calls that are just plain blown.

    Just ask the Detroit Lions, who would seemed to have been victimized by a poor call in their playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys this past weekend. Will the now-infamous “pass interference that wasn’t” make our list of the worst blunders by officials in NFL playoff history?

    Check out these five blown calls to find out.

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