NFL officiating crew at center of Cowboys-Lions controversy gets crucial Week 18 game

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The officiating crew from this past weekend's Cowboys-Lions game has been assigned yet another high-profile game, this one with playoff implications.

Brad Allen and his crew became Public Enemy No. 1 when video appeared to show Detroit offensive linemen Taylor Decker, Penei Sewell and Dan Skipper seemingly discussing eligibility before a two-point conversion that was initially successful, being caught by Decker.

However, referees ruled that Decker never reported as eligible, and thus, a flag was thrown, wiping out the play. The Lions eventually lost, 20-19.

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Dec 10, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Referee Brad Allen (122) talks with his referee crew during the second half of the game between the New York Jets and the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium.  (Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports)

In the postgame, the explanations contradicted each other. Lions quarterback Jared Goff said he was sure Decker reported as an eligible receiver and Skipper had not. Allen said Skipper reported to him as an eligible receiver but then went to the tackle spot, which meant he didn’t have to report at all. Decker was already in the game.

NFL fans, and seemingly the Lions, seemed certain that referees deemed the wrong lineman eligible, robbing the Lions of a likely victory.

It was then later revealed that this wasn't the first primetime scandal involving Allen's crew.

Well, Allen and Co. will have another tall task on their hands this week.

That crew will be in Baltimore for a crucial matchup between the Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Ravens have already clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC,