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How bad are the NFL’s replacement refs?

Officials signal after Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate pulled in a last-second pass for a touchdown from quarterback Russell Wilson to defeat the Green Bay Packers 14-12 in an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, in Seattle. The touchdown call stood after review. (AP Photo/seattlepi.com, Joshua Trujillo) MAGS OUT; NO SALES; SEATTLE TIMES OUT; TV OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT
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The NFL's replacement referees have been highly scrutinized throughout the season, but the spotlight reached a new high on Monday Night Football. The final play of the game—a desperation pass to the end zone by the Seahawks—was ruled a touchdown despite appearing to actually be an interception. Here's a review of some of the most controversial calls by replacement officials.

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