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NFL’s Former VP of Officiating Explains Why Brandin Cooks Play Wasn’t a Catch

Longtime NFL ref and former VP of officiating Walt Anderson weighed in on the controversial overtime call from Bills-Broncos.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 18

NFL Rules Expert Thinks Refs Got Crucial OPI Call Wrong in Bucs-Panthers

Walt Anderson seemed to believe Panthers' Tetairoa McMillan shouldn't have been penalized for pass interference.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 4

What the NFL’s New Virtual First-Down Measurement Will Actually Determine

The days of ‘referees pulling out index cards or anything like that’ are over. Plus, what the players like and don’t like about the new technology and process.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 29, 2025

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Super Bowl 2025 coin toss rules, explained: How deferring works and more

The coin toss isn't necessarily as simple as it sounds.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2025

NFL Rules Official Crushed for Defending Calls That Helped Patrick Mahomes vs. Texans

The Chiefs benefited from a few questionable calls in Saturday's win.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 19, 2025

Officials, review botch call on fumbled punt in 49ers’ win over Seahawks

A call on a punt return was botched because the NFL command center did not have Amazon's enhanced replay

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 11, 2024

NFL gives explanation on the Seahawks’ blocked field goal attempt

NFL gives explanation on the Seahawks' blocked field goal attempt

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 7, 2024

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Broncos believe they will benefit from the NFL’s new kickoff rule

The Broncos believe they can take advantage of the NFL's new XFL-style kickoff. Here's why.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 9, 2024

Super Bowl 2024 coin toss rules, explained: How deferring works and more

The coin toss isn't necessarily as simple as it sounds.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 11, 2024

Kyle Shanahan speaks on 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw ejection from Eagles game

Here's what Kyle Shanahan said about Dre Greenlaw's ejection:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 4, 2023

49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro ejected in NFC title game rematch

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected from Sunday’s against Philadelphia for putting his hand in the face the Eagles’ security chief

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

J.J. Watt Has Become Important Voice in Holding NFL, Refs Accountable

The NFL is feeling the heat over poor officiating, and Watt is playing a role in that.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 10, 2023

NFL’s Worst of the Week: Giants-Jets, Steelers get hosed, double Falcons, Brock Purdy

Giants-Jets! Steelers get hosed! Falcons fail on both sides of the ball! Who's looking out for Brock Purdy? It's time for the NFL's Worst of the Week!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 30, 2023

NFL explains 2 unfortunate calls that hurt Cardinals vs. Ravens

We have an explanation about the overturned fumble and the changed spot after fourth down.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 30, 2023

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Sports Illustrated · Sep 22, 2023

The Oakland A’s Gave Miguel Cabrera a Cheap and Problematic Gift

The A’s should’ve put more thought into their present for Cabrera.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 22, 2023

NFL Explains Why 49ers’ Trent Williams Wasn’t Ejected for Apparent Punch vs. Giants

Officials didn’t see conclusive evidence to determine that a punch was thrown.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 22, 2023

NFL explains why they allowed Trent Williams to punch a Giants player

The NFL offered a comically bad take on why they didn't eject 49ers OT Trent Williams for punching Giants DT A'Shawn Robinson in the face.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 12, 2023

Super Bowl 2023 coin toss rules, explained: How deferring works and more

It seems easy, but it's sort of complicated.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 20, 2022

4-Down Territory: Bad officiating, dumbest plays, Jalen Hurts — system QB? (no), Vikings’ greatness

In this week's 4-Down Territory, Doug Farrar and Luke Easterling discuss bad officiating, really dumb plays, whether Jalen Hurts is a "system QB," and the Vikings.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 19, 2022

The worst officiating moments from a NFL Week 15 that was full of them

Week 15 in the NFL has been full of awful officiating decisions. Here are the three games that were most affected by those mistakes.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 19, 2022

Anatomy of a Blown Call: How the NFL gifted the Raiders a game-tying touchdown

Raiders quarterback Derek Carr's 30-yard 'touchdown pass' to Keelan Cole was a great play. However, it was not actually a touchdown pass.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 18, 2022

NFL SVP of Officiating Explains Why Vikings’ Touchdown Didn’t Count

Walt Anderson addressed the ruling in the postgame pool report.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 17, 2022

Referee Tra Blake explains 2 Chandon Sullivan TDs called back

The explanations make sense, but they don't answer the root of the issue

Daily Mirror · Nov 25, 2022

Bill Belichick snaps at reporter when asked about Hunter Henry catch in Patriots defeat

Hunter Henry's overturned touchdown sparked mass debate on Thanksgiving as the New England Patriots were denied what they thought was six points, and Bill Belichick was not happy

Sports Illustrated · Nov 25, 2022

Belichick Not a Fan of Reporter’s Question After Pats Loss

The coach was very curt with reporters after a question about Hunter Henry’s overturned touchdown.

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