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Ball don’t lie: 3 worst calls from Week 11 of the 2021 NFL season

By Mark Powell

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 26: Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs argues with a side judge during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 26: Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs argues with a side judge during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /
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Nov 21, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Vikings: Justin Jefferson got away with push off

I’ll be the first to admit that in the moment, the officials would’ve been hard-pressed to call Jefferson for offensive pass interference. With the benefit of instant replay, it’s pretty clear that Jefferson extended his arm, creating some separation with the Green Bay Packers defensive back. But, in live action, it looks like the LSU product just made a great play.

Jefferson had eight catches for 169 yards and two touchdowns on the day. He utterly dominated the Packers, and despite Aaron Rodgers answering right back with a touchdown drive of his own, Kirk Cousins and the Vikings eventually came away victorious at home over the division leaders.

The Packers could afford to drop a game, especially on the road in a tough environment. Nonetheless, losing in part thanks to a controversial no-call has to be frustrating. The Vikings are still 2.5 games back from the Packers in the NFC North.

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