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20195 years ago

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Officiating video: pick-2, fumble out of bounds, roughing the passer, and illegal blindside blocks

#NFL1005 years ago

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Vikings hack the spike play to get one more snap

Illegal formations are not 10-second runoffs

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Down judge Patrick Turner uses a unique whistle technique

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New interpretation closes loophole that allowed Oregon’s intentional 12-man defense

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TCU coach ejected after picking up two unsportsmanlike conduct fouls

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TCU coach ejected after picking up two unsportsmanlike conduct fouls

Sonny Dykes is the first Power 5 coach to be ejected under the double-unsportsmanlike-conduct rule

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Todd Bowles and John Lynch added to Competition Committee

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Rules review video: Early celebration, kick catch interference, and college expedited replays

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Rules review video: Onside drop-kicks, spitting, and a center catching a touchdown

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Rules review video: roughing vs. running into the kicker, brandishing a weapon, and a field goal off the light post

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Rules review video: First-touch spots on punts, illegal batting, and a bench player on the field

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Rules review video: Onside drop-kicks, spitting, and a center catching a touchdown

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Rules review video: roughing vs. running into the kicker, brandishing a weapon, and a field goal off the light post

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College Football1 month ago

Rules review video: Goal line extended, kicks over the uprights, and fumbles through the end zone

Call of the Week1 month ago

Excellent catch of pull-and-shoot holding is the Call of the Week

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Mechanics9 months ago

Walt Anderson teaches officials to move with purpose. Do the benefits outweigh the issues?

Mechanics10 months ago

There are no referee interference rules if players collide with an official

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When to warn, when to flag

History1 year ago

Officiating brawls in 1983 very different than 2023

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New umpire mechanic on field goals and extra points is the old mechanic

History2 years ago

Concentration is key for the most viewed coin toss of the year

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Officials told to watch for illegal foreign objects used for FG and XP attempts

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How does the NFL handle a suspended game?

Follow-up2 years ago

Good whistle discipline is vital to good officiating

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After review, a reversal. NFL won't allow a holder to elevate a teed kickoff ball

History2 years ago

2 generations of officials are at polar opposites when signaling the big call

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Football officials free to leave the field when the game is over

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20195 years ago

Week 9 photo album, 2019

The Week 9, 2019 NFL officials' photo gallery.
Week 95 years ago

Week 9 officiating field report

Live updates on the calls and rules interpretations from Week 9.
Assignments5 years ago

Week 9 referee assignments

First-year white hat Brad Rogers will be the referee this Thursday night in Arizona as the Cardinals square off against the undefeated 49ers.
20195 years ago

Week 8 photo gallery, 2019

We're grateful when NFL officials get in the frame of team photographers.
Week 85 years ago

Week 8 officiating field report

Live updates on the calls and rules interpretations from Week 8.
Officiating Dept. Video5 years ago

Officiating video: pass interference causing a force-out, and the instant replay process under 2 minutes

Senior vice president of officiating Al Riveron has released his media tape from the action from Week 7.
#NFL1005 years ago

NFL100: Officials used to use only one ball for a game

NFL officials used to play with only one football.
News5 years ago

NFL posts a new opening for VP of officiating training and development

The NFL is now accepting applicants for a new position to lead training and development initiatives for its current officials.
Follow-up5 years ago

Newer piece of equipment helps officials keep track of downs

A photo of NFL umpire Terry Killens last week shows a newer style of down indicator.
Assignments5 years ago

Week 8 referee assignments

Carl Cheffers will lead his crew into Minneapolis, Minn. for this Thursday night's game.

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Officiating video: pick-2, fumble out of bounds, roughing the passer, and illegal blindside blocks

NFL100: 30 years ago instant replay helped decide the outcome of a game … and it wasn’t pretty

When teams are determined to fight, officials go into survival mode

Week 12 referee assignments

News

Vikings hack the spike play to get one more snap

Down judge Patrick Turner uses a unique whistle technique

New interpretation closes loophole that allowed Oregon’s intentional 12-man defense

TCU coach ejected after picking up two unsportsmanlike conduct fouls

Cowboys desperation pass would have been intentional grounding, but here’s why it wouldn’t be a safety

Ja’Marr Chase fined $31,599 for verbal abuse of official

NFL issues 22 fines, including 2 unflagged hip-drop tackles and 5 for fighting

Officiating slightly taps the brakes on illegal formation enforcement

6 things I’m looking for in the 2024 NFL season

News

TCU coach ejected after picking up two unsportsmanlike conduct fouls

Cowboys desperation pass would have been intentional grounding, but here’s why it wouldn’t be a safety

Ja’Marr Chase fined $31,599 for verbal abuse of official

NFL issues 22 fines, including 2 unflagged hip-drop tackles and 5 for fighting

Officiating slightly taps the brakes on illegal formation enforcement

6 things I’m looking for in the 2024 NFL season

Todd Bowles and John Lynch added to Competition Committee

How are officials affected by new Hall of Fame nomination rule changes?

Preseason is a time for officiating crews to practice emergency crew-of-6

Videos

Rules review video: Early celebration, kick catch interference, and college expedited replays

Rules review video: Onside drop-kicks, spitting, and a center catching a touchdown

Rules review video: roughing vs. running into the kicker, brandishing a weapon, and a field goal off the light post

Rules review video: First-touch spots on punts, illegal batting, and a bench player on the field

Rules review video: Goal line extended, kicks over the uprights, and fumbles through the end zone

Videos

Rules review video: Onside drop-kicks, spitting, and a center catching a touchdown

Rules review video: roughing vs. running into the kicker, brandishing a weapon, and a field goal off the light post

Rules review video: First-touch spots on punts, illegal batting, and a bench player on the field

Rules review video: Goal line extended, kicks over the uprights, and fumbles through the end zone

Excellent catch of pull-and-shoot holding is the Call of the Week

Mechanics

Walt Anderson teaches officials to move with purpose. Do the benefits outweigh the issues?

There are no referee interference rules if players collide with an official

When to warn, when to flag

Officiating brawls in 1983 very different than 2023

New umpire mechanic on field goals and extra points is the old mechanic

Concentration is key for the most viewed coin toss of the year

Mechanics

Officials told to watch for illegal foreign objects used for FG and XP attempts

How does the NFL handle a suspended game?

Good whistle discipline is vital to good officiating

After review, a reversal. NFL won't allow a holder to elevate a teed kickoff ball

2 generations of officials are at polar opposites when signaling the big call

Football officials free to leave the field when the game is over

More News

Week 9 photo album, 2019

Week 9 officiating field report

Week 9 referee assignments

Week 8 photo gallery, 2019

Week 8 officiating field report

Officiating video: pass interference causing a force-out, and the instant replay process under 2 minutes

NFL100: Officials used to use only one ball for a game

NFL posts a new opening for VP of officiating training and development

Newer piece of equipment helps officials keep track of downs

Week 8 referee assignments