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The Latest Breaking News from Carl Cheffers

Sam McDowell: The Chris Jones roughing the passer flag was bad. The NFL’s response is worse.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There was an optical illusion in the Chiefs-Raiders game Monday night, or maybe I’m just handing myself an excuse.

Tribune News Service

So Much Fallout From Another Horrific Roughing-the-Passer Penalty

Referee Carl Cheffers and ESPN flounder, while Chiefs fans shine after controversial call.

Sports Illustrated

Report: NFL to Discuss Roughing the Passer Penalties

After two questionable calls in Week 5, the league is expected to reassess its handling of the penalty this week.

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Roughing calls on the agenda at next NFL meeting

The league did not give officials a directive to emphasize roughing-the-passer penalties following Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion. Two controversial penalties this weekend have brought attention to the rule.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chiefs’ Jones Calls Out ‘Absurd’ Roughing the Passer Call

The Kansas City defensive tackle was issued a roughing the passer penalty when sacking quarterback Derek Carr.

Sports Illustrated

Ref Defends Roughing the Passer Call on Chiefs’ Chris Jones

The defensive star’s sack and fumble recovery was waived off, allowing the Raiders to score.

Sports Illustrated

AP source: NFL to evaluate roughing-the-passer rule

The NFL plans to discuss roughing-the-passer penalties amid outrage over two disputed calls in Week 5, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press

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Here’s what was said about Chiefs DT Chris Jones’ controversial roughing the passer penalty

From #Chiefs DT Chris Jones to head coach Andy Reid to referee Carl Cheffers, here is what was said about Monday night's controversial roughing the passer penalty.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Chiefs hold on for wild 30-29 victory over rival Raiders

Patrick Mahomes threw four touchdown passes to Travis Kelce, the Chiefs overcame an early 17-point deficit along with a dubious roughing-the-passer penalty, and Kansas City extended its mastery of the Las Vegas Raiders, holding on for a 30-29 victory

The Independent UK

Roughing the passer call on MNF prompts officiating scrutiny

A controversial roughing the passer call just before halftime of the Las Vegas Raiders’ game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night delivered another blow to the NFL and its beleaguered officiating crew

The Independent UK

Referee Carl Cheffers’ crew assigned to work Chiefs-Raiders game

The #Chiefs pulled referee Carl Cheffers and his crew for Week 5's Monday Night Football game against the #Raiders.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Saints vs. Panthers preview: 6 things to know about Week 3

Saints vs. Panthers preview: 6 things to know about Week 3 rivalry game, from series history to broadcast info, the referee assignment, and the injury report:

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