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Sunday's appearance by NFL officiating spokesman Walt Anderson on the NFL Network pregame show was must-see TV.
The Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Rams’ divisional game is a few hours away, and the former Rams star has sent a stern warning to the NFL refs. Actually, this reaction came after the football world saw what
Officials in the Bills-Broncos game sparked controversy after ruling a late Josh Allen pass an interception instead of a catch.
The Broncos then took the ball downfield and got into field goal range off the strength of two questionable pass interference calls where Will Lutz won the game. Afterwards, Bills head coach Sean McDermott was visibly angry at how the officiating took over the game.
Cheffers is the most senior referee assigned to a division round game. He's been an NFL official for 26 seasons, including 18 as a referee. This contest will mark the 21st postseason assignment of his career, per Football Zebras. Cheffers has served as a referee during all rounds of the playoffs before, including three Super Bowls.
'Tis the season to watch some football and the NFL has us covered from Thursday through Monday. On Wednesday morning, the NFL revealed its full schedule of games for Week 17, which features a Christmas Day tripleheader, two Saturday games, 10 Sunday games ...
Via Hannan Falcon of KY3.com, Missouri senator Nick Schroer has introduced a resolution that would remove the title of official football team from the Chiefs, giving it instead to the UFL’s St. Louis Battlehawks.
The NFL is seeking to create a practice squad of officials and wants postseason assignments to be based on performance rather than seniority. Those are among the key points league executive Troy Vincent emphasized to owners in a virtual meeting on Wednesday.
The Broncos advanced to the AFC Championship game after beating the Bills. PFF says these were the team's best (and worst) players.