On February 4, 2025, the NFL Referees Association defended the integrity of officiating in response to conspiracy theories claiming bias towards the Kansas City Chiefs. League Commissioner Roger Goodell labeled such suggestions as 'ridiculous,' a sentiment echoed by NFLRA executive director Scott Green. Green emphasized that officials are systematically graded based on their performance, which influences postseason assignments. The league is also considering enhancements to its replay assist program to address specific calls that have gained notoriety in Chiefs games, particularly those involving quarterback slides.
It is insulting and preposterous to hear conspiracy theories that somehow 17 officiating crews consisting of 138 officials are colluding to assist one team.
NFL officials are graded every week, on every single play of each game. These grades are the determining factor as to who receives postseason assignments.
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