20 Of The Biggest Refereeing Blunders You’ll Ever See in a Professional Game

17. The Helmet

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Replays have frequently been a point of contention in professional sports. Some people believe there are too many reviews, while others want more clarity. When the Seahawks traveled to the Meadowlands to take on the Jets, they had playoff aspirations. Unfortunately, a referee mistakenly identifying Vinny Testaverde’s white helmet as the ball — really — resulted in a crushing defeat. Needing one stop to claim victory, Seattle stopped Testaverde from crossing the goal line on fourth down. However, when the referee deemed the quarterback crossed the line, the Seahawks efforts were nullified.