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Week 9 photo album, 2024

Check out photos of NFL officials in action during Week 9 of the 2024 season!

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College Football4 days ago

Rules review video: Fake field goal, leaping, and live-ball taunting

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Referee assignments for preseason week 3

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Referee assignments for preseason week 1

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Follow-up8 years ago

6 officiating observations from Super Bowl LI

Commentary8 years ago

If you love the game of football …

Calls8 years ago

Super Bowl LI liveblog: Patriots vs. Falcons

Photo Gallery8 years ago

Photo gallery: Let’s meet the Super Bowl LI crew

History8 years ago

Alternate officials, like playoffs, have expanded over time

Reference Desk8 years ago

Replay successes are inching back up toward 50%

News8 years ago

Study that claims to reveal officials’ bias reveals the study has bias against officials

News8 years ago

NFL officials’ union executive worried about increased public attacks

News8 years ago

Rule changes for 2017 Pro Bowl

College Football8 years ago

Senior Bowl helps evaluate officiating talent, too

News

News5 days ago

Clete Blakeman’s crew correctly didn’t flag Commanders final play

No holding, illegal blocks, or pass interference on the Hail Mary

News2 weeks ago

Vikings hack the spike play to get one more snap

News3 weeks ago

Down judge Patrick Turner uses a unique whistle technique

College Football3 weeks ago

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

College Football1 month ago

TCU coach ejected after picking up two unsportsmanlike conduct fouls

News1 month ago

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

Disciplinary Action1 month ago

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

Disciplinary Action2 months ago

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

News2 months ago

Officiating slightly taps the brakes on illegal formation enforcement

More News

News

College Football3 weeks ago

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

Interpretation is for an action that "violates a guiding principle" in the rules

College Football1 month ago

TCU coach ejected after picking up two unsportsmanlike conduct fouls

News1 month ago

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

Disciplinary Action1 month ago

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

Disciplinary Action2 months ago

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

News2 months ago

Officiating slightly taps the brakes on illegal formation enforcement

News2 months ago

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

News2 months ago

Todd Bowles and John Lynch added to Competition Committee

Hall of Fame2 months ago

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

More News

Videos

College Football2 weeks ago

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

College Football2 weeks ago

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

College Football4 weeks ago

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

College Football1 month ago

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

College Football1 month ago

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

Videos

College Football2 weeks ago

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

College Football4 weeks ago

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

College Football1 month ago

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

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

Mechanics

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

Mechanics11 months ago

When to warn, when to flag

History1 year ago

Officiating brawls in 1983 very different than 2023

Mechanics1 year ago

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

Mechanics

Mechanics2 years ago

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

Mechanics2 years ago

How does the NFL handle a suspended game?

Follow-up2 years ago

Good whistle discipline is vital to good officiating

Mechanics2 years ago

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

Follow-up2 years ago

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

More News

2016 Conference Championships8 years ago

Vinovich and McAulay are Conference Championship referees

Bill Vinovich will be the referee for the NFC Championship game and Terry McAulay will lead the crew in the AFC Championship.
2016 Divisional Playoffs8 years ago

Divisional playoffs photo gallery, 2017

The officials had a big weekend and get into the frame of many photos. Here are photos of the official in action courtesy of team photographers...
2016 Divisional Playoffs8 years ago

Divisional Playoff liveblog: Steelers at Chiefs

Football Zebras liveblog coverage of the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Steelers and the Chiefs.
2016 Divisional Playoffs8 years ago

Divisional Playoff liveblog: Packers at Cowboys

Football Zebras liveblog coverage of the NFC Divisional Playoff game between the Packers and the Cowboys.
2016 Divisional Playoffs8 years ago

Divisional Playoff liveblog: Texans at Patriots

Football Zebras liveblog coverage of the Divisional Playoff game between the Texans and the Patriots.
2016 Divisional Playoffs8 years ago

Divisional Playoff liveblog: Seahawks at Falcons

Football Zebras liveblog coverage of the Divisional Playoff game between the Seahawks and Falcons.
News8 years ago

Referee Carl Cheffers is likely to get Super Bowl nod

Football Zebras has learned that a clear front-runner has emerged for the referee of Super Bowl LI.
2016 Postseason8 years ago

Who will be the referee at Super Bowl LI?

Football Zebras editors Ben Austro and Mark Schultz take a look at who is likely to be heading the Super Bowl officiating crew.
2016 Wild Card Playoffs8 years ago

Wild Card photo album, 2017

The wild card officials where in several photos this past weekend. Enjoy courtesy of team photographers and Getty Images. From team photographers (click on a photo...
2016-17 Bowl Games8 years ago

National Championship liveblog: Clemson vs. Alabama

Football Zebras liveblog coverage of the National College Football Championship game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa between Clemson and Alabama.

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6 officiating observations from Super Bowl LI

If you love the game of football …

Super Bowl LI liveblog: Patriots vs. Falcons

Photo gallery: Let’s meet the Super Bowl LI crew

Alternate officials, like playoffs, have expanded over time

Replay successes are inching back up toward 50%

Study that claims to reveal officials’ bias reveals the study has bias against officials

NFL officials’ union executive worried about increased public attacks

Rule changes for 2017 Pro Bowl

Senior Bowl helps evaluate officiating talent, too

News

Clete Blakeman’s crew correctly didn’t flag Commanders final play

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

News

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

Todd Bowles and John Lynch added to Competition Committee

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

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

Vinovich and McAulay are Conference Championship referees

Divisional playoffs photo gallery, 2017

Divisional Playoff liveblog: Steelers at Chiefs

Divisional Playoff liveblog: Packers at Cowboys

Divisional Playoff liveblog: Texans at Patriots

Divisional Playoff liveblog: Seahawks at Falcons

Referee Carl Cheffers is likely to get Super Bowl nod

Who will be the referee at Super Bowl LI?

Wild Card photo album, 2017

National Championship liveblog: Clemson vs. Alabama