Potential Rams-Saints 'do-over' playoff game rejected by judge (1 Viewer)

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By Elizabeth Zwirz | Fox News

A pair of NFL season ticket holders who wanted to see a full or partial rematch between the New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Rams were out of luck Thursday after a federal judge said she wouldn’t force the league to implement a rule that could’ve led to a do-over.

U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan ruled against two Saints season ticket holders who brought the legal battle against the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell after their team was defeated in the NFC championship game. The loss dashed the organization's hopes of a Super Bowl appearance this year.

The issue between the parties came about when game officials didn’t call a penalty after Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman hit Saints receiver Tommylee Lewis while a Drew Brees pass was in the air with less than two minutes remaining in the Jan. 20 game.

A flag for pass interference would have given the Saints a first down and a chance to run down the clock before kicking a potential game-winning field goal. ...

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