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We've seen angry Pittsburgh Steelers fans claim the NFL is rigged before due to a controversial ruling by the refs. But these time around, the New England Patriots weren't even involved.

The Steelers dropped their Sunday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers in disastrous fashion after consecutive offsides penalties gave rookie kicker Michael Badgley a total of three attempts at a game-winning field goal in the final seconds with the game tied 30-30.

Badgley missed his first attempt at the game-winner from 39 yards out. However, a number of Steelers were offsides. On the second attempt, Steelers cornerback Artie Burns blocked the kick. However, Burns was called offsides again.

Badgley eventually made his third attempt -- this time from 29 yards away -- giving the Chargers the 33-30 win on an untimed down.

The worst part? The Steelers were offsides again. This time, Burns got so big of a jump that he dove past the ball before Badgley kicked it.

Understandably, Steelers fans were not particularly happy about the penalties giving the Chargers three consecutive attempts on the field goal. They took to social media to voice their thoughts on the matter.

Here's a fun little sampling:

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Literally can’t sleep. If we lose ok but to have the game stolen by the refs over not 1 but 2 calls that lead to td is unacceptable if the ref that missed that falsestart isn’t fired nfl is officially rigged — THEcrispycrusher (@thecrispycrush) December 3, 2018

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Well congratulations to the #refs for beating the #Steelers. You showed that you're biased and the fix is in and the #NFL is rigged. You can't get anymore rigged than that game was. What a disgusting display. I hope you all get nothing but misery for the rest of your NFL careers. — John Keiter (@HasNoShame) December 3, 2018

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At this point im truly convinced the NFL is rigged — Ray Gray (@RayGray_21) December 3, 2018

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You know the #PITvsLAC game is rigged when commentator Cris Collinsworth repeatedly calling out blatant missed calls by the referees. #FireRogerGoodell #NFLrigged #Steelers #Chargers — Tha NobleXHustler (@Th3Street_Noble) December 3, 2018

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If the refs in the #PITvsLAC still have jobs after this game it’ll confirm #NFL is rigged. — JD (@JDsSwagg) December 3, 2018

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People are going to laugh, but I'm starting to think this game is seriously rigged. #NFL #Steelers #Chargers — Dallas Britt (@DallasBBritt) December 3, 2018

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NFL robbed the game and the tweets seem completely unapologetic! Two TDs on SDs penalties! #Rigged https://t.co/tYyCGrepol — Hernan Guerra (@Nanarazzi) December 3, 2018

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after watching charger vs steelers game i'm convince the nfl is rigged and i'm not even a steeler fan but y'all got cheated #Nflrigged — Nick Uchiha 23 (@penwutdabeast) December 3, 2018

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So....

1) false start gives Chargers free TD



2) 2 blatant block in backs on PR TD



3) Haden wasn’t offside on chargers first missed FG. #rigged @NFL — David Hughes Ŧ (@t3xassteelers) December 3, 2018

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If there aren't any #NFL #Refs fired for this debacle, then I lost all faith in the NFL not being rigged or biased. These missed calls that helped the #Chargers are atrocious and the refs need to be held accountable. They should NOT be deciding games like this. Come on #Steelers — John Keiter (@HasNoShame) December 3, 2018

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Fire all the Refs from the Steelers game — X▲VIER✞ (@Xav_thegreat) December 3, 2018

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“Never seen anything like it”...

since last year when refs stole a Steelers win over Pats on a clear TD. https://t.co/4SR5D7OA2H — ChuckModi (@ChuckModi1) December 3, 2018

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"I'm going to keep my mouth shut. I'mma do that. Because I have sent enough money to New York."



Tomlin not wanting to comment much on the refs tonight. But clearly is pissed. #Steelers — Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) December 3, 2018

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Thanks for throwing the game, refs. Without that first TD, @steelers would have had a victory. #refssuck #steelernation — Chrystal (@cglisson05) December 3, 2018

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If the @NFL does not fire ref(s) after this game, like they did to Hugo Cruz, you know for a fact the NFL is rigged. — Brady (@BradyForeman) December 3, 2018

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@NFL never bought in but you can fully count me in on the NFL is rigged and they are using the refs to do it. Screw @nflcommish he should be fired and investigated — Brent Morrow (@morrow2188) December 3, 2018

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If all those refs still have a job tomorrow, then you know it was rigged. Yikes. — Jason (@the_jtown) December 3, 2018

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Unreal. 15 free points for blown calls. A phantom offsides, a real offsides, and refs will ABSOLUTELY decide this game.



This really looks rigged. — Adam Rawlings 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 (@ADHR) December 3, 2018

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If there aren't any #NFL #Refs fired for this debacle, then I lost all faith in the NFL not being rigged or biased. These missed calls that helped the #Chargers are atrocious and the refs need to be held accountable. They should NOT be deciding games like this. Come on #Steelers — John Keiter (@HasNoShame) December 3, 2018

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I've lost all respect sorry this is absolutely rigged for money... Or ratings in not sure which. I won't be silent . Just saw it live sry @NFL — Dick Spears (@dickspears69) December 3, 2018

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after watching charger vs steelers game i'm convince the nfl is rigged and i'm not even a steeler fan but y'all got cheated #Nflrigged — Nick Uchiha 23 (@penwutdabeast) December 3, 2018

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@NFL games are rigged #Steelers....How often have the #Chargers won in Pittsburgh? How many Rivers specifically? Why watch? Surely, why even bet? — Eddie (@eddiefreshly) December 3, 2018

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Literally more rigged than boxing lol — Luke Duignan (@GRUNTo_Reinbork) December 3, 2018

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Definitely expecting some news of officials being fired after this or the @NFL is actually rigged. — Benson 😎 (@stewbenson) December 3, 2018

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Call me paraniod, but refs helping all the way chargers is not normal... #nflrigged — Helmantur Balogun (@helmantur) December 3, 2018

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Really @NFL you miss 4 straight illegal procedures! Your rigged! Give it up you love the patriots! — Rich Frontino (@Shortbus36) December 3, 2018

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Refs better be getting fired for throwing that game #nflrigged #SteelersvsChargers — Shane Smith (@Smith92Shane) December 3, 2018

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Not brutal...rigged..

The game changed the second the officials stopped calling fouls like illegal procedure on the Chargers `1st TD. I knew we were in trouble when the NFL wants a close game for viewers. Screw the @nflcommish So many calls on Pitt were bogus and not on Chargers. — Bobby Z⚡️Trump is Putin's Apprentice !!⚡️ (@LZanakis) December 3, 2018

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@NFL who had money on @Chargers cause y’all really rigged that game some needs to be fired that is almost as bad as the missed TD call on @JJames18_ last year y’all really hate the @steelers we need new refs who know what an easy call is BS — Michael Little (@therealduke5630) December 3, 2018

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@nfl @nflcommish



NFL is fixed. Clear false start led to Chargers TD. Clear block in the back led to return TD. Kicker misses FG questionable offside on @steelers

NFL is rigged. I'm not watching another game ever https://t.co/UcrXMd4C0o those officials. Garbage!#FGoodell — Jason (@gunners_jason) December 3, 2018

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This was the most rigged game of the year. Still can't believe that blown flase start @NFL — Pete (@DjChipsAhoy) December 3, 2018

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NFL is so rigged it’s beyond pathetic #SundayNightFootball — James Ross (@Rossjames1998) December 3, 2018

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+3 was for the chargers going into this game, the @NFL IS 100% rigged change my mind. — ian ney (@ianleeney) December 3, 2018

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Can the NFL be any more rigged lmao — Noah Day (@NoahDay18) December 3, 2018

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If there aren't any #NFL #Refs fired for this debacle, then I lost all faith in the NFL not being rigged or biased. These missed calls that helped the #Chargers are atrocious and the refs need to be held accountable. They should NOT be deciding games like this. Come on #Steelers — John Keiter (@HasNoShame) December 3, 2018

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I hate a rigged game...These Officials should be fired ! — 🦋 Lilly 🗝 🙏🏼👣🕊 (@MissLilly7102bh) December 3, 2018