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Former Head of NFL Refs Thought They Got Key Call Wrong Against Josh Allen, Bills

This call played a huge factor in the final score.

Sports Illustrated

Awkward Moment Involving Tom Brady During Lions-Packers Led to Lots of Jokes

NFL fans had fun with this.

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Tom Brady and Dean Blandino Wasted No Time Showing Off Fist Bump Chemistry in Week 2

Tom Brady and Dean Blandino have great fist bump chemistry.

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NFL Officiating in Crisis: Insiders on What Needs to Be Fixed

Four league sources shared their biggest frustrations with the officials and the NFL’s handling of them, and provided potential solutions if given ultimate power to solve the issues.

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Dean Blandino: ‘No doubt in my mind that Taylor Decker reported’

Blandino, on the Detroit Lions Podcast, placed the blame squarely on Brad Allen making a mistake on the controversial conversion attempt in Dallas

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Dean Blandino Explains Fundamental Problem With Lions’ Attempt to Confuse Cowboys

Trying to confuse Dallas’s defense ended up also confusing the officials.

Sports Illustrated

Ex-NFL Executive Dean Blandino Says Officials Have Been Approached to Influence Games

The NFL has many security measures and checks in place to address concerns about gambling.

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For the 2nd staight week, ex-NFL director of officiating says officials got it wrong with the Commanders

The officials got it wrong with the Commanders — again.

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Former top referee thinks NFL messed up review of pass in Packers vs. Steelers

Dean Blandino is convinced officials messed up the review of Kenny Pickett's "pass" on Sunday. "I felt it was clearly backward."

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Former head of NFL officiating: Commanders DE K.J. Henry’s ‘sack’ should not have been a penalty

Ex--director of NFL officiating: K.J. Henry's sack was not a penalty.

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The NFL’s Worst of the Week: Weird NFL rules, Bryce Young, awful Giants

In this week's "Worst of the Week," we ask what the NFL wants from players, why the New York Giants are awful, and what's up with Bryce Young.

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Roughing the passer call against Commanders EDGE K.J. Henry was uniquely ridiculous

Referee Adrian Hill and his crew's roughing the passer call against Commanders EDGE K.J. Henry was as wrong-headed a penalty as you'll see.

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Former NFL Officiating Exec Dean Blandino comments on Chiefs RT Jawaan Taylor

Former NFL Officiating Exec Dean Blandino comments on #Chiefs RT Jawaan Taylor. | from: @EdEastonJr

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How NFL Linemen Got Better at Timing the Snap

Illegal formation penalties—or a lack of them—became a key NFL story line in the first two weeks of the season. Let’s understand why.

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The NFL is using the Chiefs OL vs. the Lions in training tape for officials

The NFL is using all the uncalled violations by Chiefs RT Jawaan Taylor vs. the Lions in training tape for officials

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Chiefs’ Jawaan Taylor Defends Technique After Week 1 False Start Controversy

The right tackle has been in the spotlight for the past week.

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Former NFL ref says Titans-Saints play a ‘clear and obvious’ fumble

Former NFL referee Dean Blandino tells us what we already know: Derek Carr's incomplete pass in Titans-Saints should have been ruled a fumble.

Sports Illustrated

XFL’s Dean Blandino Has Embarrassing Hot Mic Moment During Broadcast

The veteran NFL rules analyst is the league's head of officiating and had a moment he’d likely rather have back on Saturday.

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Sean Payton plans to use an Eagles play in 2023 — if the NFL doesn’t ban it

Broncos coach Sean Payton plans to use the 'Tush Push' quarterback sneak play in 2023 -- if the NFL doesn't ban it this offseason.

Sports Illustrated

Report: NFL Could Eliminate Play That Helped Eagles Dominate

Philadelphia made 31 first downs via the quarterback sneak in 2022.

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The NFL reportedly might ban the Jalen Hurts signature QB sneak push

The Eagles' unstoppable "Tush Push" play may be outlawed by the NFL next season.

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NFL Competition Committee could look to eliminate Eagles version of QB sneak

NFL Competition Committee could look to eliminate the Philadelphia Eagle's version of QB sneak or "Tush Push"

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Who is the referee Carl Cheffers, and why do Chiefs fans fear him?

The Chiefs have a long history with Carl Cheffers.

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Rules analyst Dean Blandino assured Chiefs fans Carl Cheffers will officiate Super Bowl fairly

Rules analyst Dean Blandino did his best to allay #Chiefs fans' angst ahead of a Carl Cheffers-officiated Super Bowl.

The Independent UK

Analysis: NFL wasn't at its best in conference championships

The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs prevailed on championship weekend to reach Super Bowl 57

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