Following a series of helmet hits on Panthers quarterback Cam Newton during this season's kickoff game in Denver, the NFL has levied fines on both Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall and safety Darian Stewart. The two defenders have been fined $24,309 and $18,231, respectively. Marshall was not penalized by Gene Steratore's crew
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Missed illegal formation affects playoff fates
Week 17: Chiefs at Chargers (video) Update: NFL statement issued Monday morning appears at the bottom of this post. The Chiefs missed a three-pointer at the end of regulation. The officials missed the seven players on one side of the defensive formation. Those misses were felt in Pittsburgh, as it had ramifications on their
Quick calls: Week 2
Anderson leads Super officiating crew
Officiating assignments for the Pro Bowl
Rule modifications in effect for Pro Bowl
AFC Championship officiating
Jets at Steelers Ed Hochuli is the referee (full crew) in his sixth conference championship game. Final | Steelers 24-19. Penalties: Jets 6 for 50 yards, Steelers 4 for 25 yards, 1 penalty declined (against the Jets). There were two replay reviews: a coach's challenge (Jets) was reversed, while a booth review
NFC Championship officiating
Packers at Bears Terry McAulay is the referee (full crew) in his fifth conference championship game. Final | Packers 21-14. Penalties: Packers 6 for 40 yards, Bears 9 for 89 yards, none declined or offsetting. Two replay reviews: one coach's challenge (Bears) was reversed and one booth review was upheld. 4th Quarter |
Hochuli, McAulay head title game crews; Anderson earns 2nd Super Bowl nod
Sunday’s divisional playoff officiating
Jets at Patriots Bill Leavy is the referee (full crew). 2nd Quarter, 5:46 remaining. Patriots coach Bill Belichick challenged a juggled catch by Jets receiver Santonio Holmes. Although it was just a five-yard pass, it made the difference between a first down and a 4th-and-5. Holmes was able to get his hand