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NFL fans burn officials after questionable call in Titans-Vikings game

NFL fans have witnessed and spoken out about some of the questionable penalty flags thrown and no calls made during games this season.

Sunday was no different.

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Brian Callahan yells at Clete Blakeman

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan, left, questions a call with referee Clete Blakeman during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Fans were annoyed during the Minnesota Vikings-Tennessee Titans game after a penalty was called on Titans safety Mike Brown for a crushing hit on wide receiver Jordan Addison.

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold threw a pass to Addison in the end zone. There were about three defenders playing around Addison. Brown leaned his shoulder and appeared to hit Addison square in the chest to stop the play.

The hit shook the ball loose and it looked like Minnesota was turning the ball over on downs. But Brown was punished for unnecessary roughness. Tennessee was also penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct. Darnold scored on the next play to make it 13-3.

Sam Darnold pitches

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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Fans were not happy with the call, feeling like it was a clean hit.

Minnesota had a 16-3 lead at halftime. The Titans were called nine penalties for 71 yards. The Vikings received only one penalty.

Addison had already scored earlier in the match. The two connected on a 47-yard touchdown in the first quarter. The wide receiver flew past the Titans defenders for the score.

Touchdown by Jordan Addison

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison catches a 47-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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He had three catches for 61 yards at the half. Darnold had 148 passing yards and the touchdown pass.

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