2021 Divisional Playoffs

5 officiating notes from the divisional playoffs

by Mark Schultz - 2

What a weekend of NFL football! I've watched the NFL since 1978, and this is the best playoff weekend I can remember, featuring some of the most exciting games in NFL history. Here are five officiating observations from the weekend. 1. No picky fouls https://streamable.com/t8acq5 I cannot recall a penalty flag this weekend where

Some officiating factoids ahead of the 2021 Divisional Playoffs

by Mark Schultz - 0

As we prepare for the four divisional round playoff games this weekend, let's take a quick look at the some of the officiating highlights. One making his on field debut Umpire Alan Eck makes his on-field playoff debut this weekend. He will officiate the Bills-Chiefs game Sunday night. Eck is in his

Blakeman, Torbert, Hochuli, and Hussey are Divisional Playoff referees

by Cameron Filipe - 10

Football Zebras has confirmed the referees for the Divisional Playoffs. Officials are listed with their uniform number, years of NFL experience (including this season), the crew each official worked with in the regular season (by the referee’s name), college, and outside occupation. All times are Eastern. Five alternates are assigned to each