Game Changers: 18 Most Controversial Referee Calls that Altered the Course of Battle

The Tuck Rule Game (2002

The 2002 AFC Divisional playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Oakland Raiders featured a controversial application of the "tuck rule." The referees overturned a fumble by Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady, ruling it an incomplete pass instead. This decision allowed the Patriots to maintain possession, leading to a game-tying field goal and an eventual victory in overtime.