Embed from Getty Images NFL senior vice president of officiating Al Riveron released the week 8 officiating video, in which he covered the Bears touchdown reversal, blocking below the waist, and a replay reversal that created a forward fumble. In the Bears at Saints game, Bears tight end Zach Miller (who suffered
Week 8
Officiating video: Legal and illegal quarterback hits
Embed from Getty Images  Dean Blandino released the week 8 officiating video (see the bottom of this post). Blandino spoke at length about quarterback hits. This was the subject of much scrutiny from Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in his postgame press conference last weekend. When a quarterback is inside the pocket, tackle
Replay equipment malfunction thwarts Cardinals fumble reversal
Week 8: Cardinals at Panthers (video) Early in the first quarter, Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer had fumbled, and the loose ball was returned for a Panthers touchdown. The replay angles seemed to be fairly definitive that Palmer was actually throwing the ball, but the replay official did not have referee Walt
Sherman, Norman, and Newton separately call out officiating
Week 8 Richard Sherman, Josh Norman, and Cam Newton were visibly upset today at the officiating in their games. The Seahawks-Saints game totaled 13 penalties, 11 against Seattle. In a postgame interview, Sherman had a couple of comments on the officiating, posted by Seahawks beat writer Bob Condotta. Sherman added that "I
Quick calls: Week 8
Keep checking here for rolling coverage throughout the day on Sunday. If you see anything confusing, unusual, or controversial, please let us know. Leave a comment below Send us a tweet @footballzebras Connect with us through Facebook Ben Austro Sun Oct 30 • 11:58 pm EDT  Packers at Falcons From the comments: JW says They didn’t give Atlanta’s
Week 8 referee assignments
Referee John Hussey will have his crew on Thursday night as the Jaguars face the Titans. The final morning London game of the season will have Carl Cheffers. The Ravens, Rams, Dolphins, Giants, Steelers, and 49ers have byes this week. The crews headed by Clete Blakeman, Ron Torbert, Jeff Triplette, and
Seahawks get unintentional benefit, and no penalty, for back-to-back timeouts
Quick calls: Week 8
Week 8 referee assignments
 View image | gettyimages.com Pete Morelli will be the referee for Thursday night's game between the Dolphins and Patriots. The Bills, Eagles, Jaguares, and Washington have the week off. The crews for Brad Allen, Walt Coleman, and Terry McAulay also get a bye. // Thursday, Oct. 29 Dolphins at Patriots CBS NFLN