THE STORY
In Super Bowl XL on February 5, 2006, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 21-10. Several key officiating decisions, including an offensive pass interference call on Darrell Jackson and a holding penalty on Sean Locklear, were criticized for potentially favoring the Steelers. Referee Bill Leavy later admitted to making mistakes that impacted the game's outcome. (nfl.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks
WHY IT MATTERS
The controversy over officiating decisions in Super Bowl XL remains one of the most debated topics in NFL history, with lasting discussions about the impact of refereeing on the game's outcome.