Week 16 “Offical Review”: Catch and control, keeping fumble in bounds

We haven't been reviewing the "Official Review" segments on the NFL Network this season since its debut under Carl Johnson. Johnson, the new vice-president of officiating, has not appeared on the network's signature program NFL Total Access on a weekly basis, like his predecessor, Mike Pereira. In addition, the segment

Miami’s tip-toe touchdown: Should it have been overturned?

Week 16: Lions at Dolphins With under two minutes left in the second quarter of the Lions–Dolphins game, Chad Henne completed a touchdown pass to receiver Davone Bess (video). The replay assistant called for a review, and referee Tony Corrente upheld the ruling on the field of a touchdown. However, while

Forecast for near-blizzard in Philadelphia invokes Rule 17 to postpone ‘SNF’ game

Week 16: Vikings at Eagles Tonight's game in Philadelphia had to be postponed due to a coastal winter storm that is forecasted to bring blizzard conditions to the area. It is the first Tuesday game since Oct. 1, 1946, according to the Elias Sports Bureau, when the Giants played the now-defunct

Week 16 open forum, assignments

Let us know your opinions about the calls in Week 16 in the comments. Referee assignments are after the jump. Quick Updates Titans at Chiefs. Chiefs were flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct for a leap into the front row by several players. As referee Scott Green announced "Only one man is permitted to