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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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No. 4:  1980 AFC Championship Game

In the late 1970s to early 1980s, the Houston Oilers and Pittsburgh Steelers had one of the most fierce rivalries in the NFL, and in 1980, the two division foes were meeting for the right to play in the Super Bowl for the second straight season.

Down by seven late in the game, Houston quarterback Dan Pastorini drove the Oilers down the field to attempt to tie the game.

Houston wide receiver Mike Renfro makes a great catch in the corner of the end zone for what seems to be the game-tying score, but the official gave no touchdown signal, despite standing right in front of the play.

Replay showed Renfro was clearly in-bounds, and the lost touchdown helped give the Steelers a 27-13 win that sends them to their fourth Super Bowl.

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