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News1 day ago

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

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

Assignments3 days ago

Week 9 referee assignments

Photo Gallery4 days ago

Week 8 photo album, 2024

Week 1 referee assignments

Assignments2 months ago

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2024 preseason2 months ago

Referee assignments for preseason week 3

Assignments1 month ago

Week 3 referee assignments

2024 preseason3 months ago

Referee assignments for preseason week 1

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Mechanics4 years ago

Players now helping officials during hurry-up offense

Assignments4 years ago

Week 10 referee assignments

20204 years ago

Week 9 photo gallery, 2020

News4 years ago

Jeff Bergman will retire after 2022 season, planning to join the 30 Club

Week 94 years ago

Week 9 officiating liveblog

Call of the Week4 years ago

Quick thinking on an incomplete pass is the Call of the Week

Disciplinary Action4 years ago

Javon Wims suspended for 2 games, which stands after losing his appeal

Assignments4 years ago

Week 9 referee assignments

20204 years ago

Week 8 photo gallery, 2020

Week 84 years ago

Week 8 officiating liveblog

News

News2 weeks ago

Vikings hack the spike play to get one more snap

Illegal formations are not 10-second runoffs

News2 weeks ago

Down judge Patrick Turner uses a unique whistle technique

College Football2 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

News2 months ago

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

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College Football1 month ago

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

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?

News2 months ago

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

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Videos

College Football7 days 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 Football3 weeks ago

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

College Football4 weeks 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 Football3 weeks ago

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

College Football4 weeks 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

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Call of the Week4 years ago

Sideline catches nailed on consecutive plays are the Call of the Week

FJ Nate Jones and LJ Carl Johnson have the Call of the Week
Assignments4 years ago

Week 6 referee assignments

Ron Torbert will be the referee on Monday night for the rescheduled Chiefs-Bills game.
20204 years ago

Week 5 photo gallery, 2020

With thanks to team photographers and Getty Images, here are photos of NFL officials on the field during Week 5.
Week 54 years ago

Week 5 officiating liveblog

Football Zebras is covering the officials and rules interpretations for Week 5 in the NFL with live updates.
Coronavirus Pandemic4 years ago

Officials can now flag coaches for not wearing a mask

Failure to wear a mask could cost a NFL coach 15 yards.
Coronavirus Pandemic4 years ago

NFL will not issue covid-19 forfeits, at least not directly

NFL governing documents do not allow the commissioner to declare a forfeit as a means of discipline, but there could be a way around that.
Call of the Week4 years ago

Hurry-up clock situation is this week's Call of the Week

Bill Vinovich's decision to adjust the clock is this week's Call of the Week
Obituary4 years ago

Former NFL official Bill Swanson passes away

Bill Swanson, NFL official for 21 seasons, passes away at age 94.
Assignments4 years ago

Week 5 referee assignments

Alex Kemp will be the referee for this Thursday's clash between the Buccaneers and Bears.
20204 years ago

Week 4 photo gallery, 2020

Here are some of the best photos of NFL officials in action during Week 4.