The 5 worst calls in NFL postseason history

No. 2:  2014-15 NFC Wild Card

As mentioned earlier, this one might be on the list, and it surely ranks up there with the worst.

As the Lions are driving down the field to attempt to win the game, Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford threw a pass in the direction of wide receiver Brandon Pettigrew. As the ball floated down towards Pettigrew, Cowboys defensive back Anthony Hitchens made sure it wasn’t going to be caught.

This play ranks at number two not just because of how recently it occurred, but by the number of penalties that were missed by the officials. As Pettigrew broke towards the sidelines, you can clearly see that Hitchens grabs his jersey, pulling it away from the body (supposedly a “point of emphasis” for NFL officials this season).

Then as the Pettigrew reaches to attempt to catch the ball, Hitchens pushes his right shoulder, forcing him away from the falling football.

A flag is dropped for pass interference, but then later picked up and called no foul. However, to make matters worse, once the flag was thrown, Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant comes out on to the field of play without his helmet on (see photo in slide no. 1), another clear penalty not called.

The drive is halted, and the hometown Cowboys go on to win the game 24-20.

[Video H/T – FoxSports.com]

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