Patriots finally won't have to deal with NFL's biggest headache vs. the Bills

"While some have more arguments to make than others, far too many teams have been on the receiving end of unfair penalties or non-calls in recent years, despite Commissioner Roger Goodell exclaiming that officiating has never been better. It has been on full display again this season, and the Patriots have had a handful of games that were questionably called. They certainly don't help themselves when they make unacceptable mistakes, but flag-happy referees make that even more of an issue."

"Given who has been assigned to call their game against the Bills on Sunday, there should be some relief that the officials won't make themselves the third team on the field, as others have in the past. John Hussey has been assigned as referee for Sunday's Patriots-Bills game. Hussey is No. 35 in your officiating program. In his 11th season as a referee (24th year overall in NFL).His crew averages 12.9 penalties per game, tied for 7th fewest among the league's 17 crews."

NFL officiating faces frequent criticism for inconsistent and poor calls that leave many teams affected by unfair penalties or non-calls. Commissioner Roger Goodell has stated that officiating has improved despite ongoing complaints. The Patriots have experienced multiple questionably called games this season, with unacceptable team mistakes compounded by frequent flags from referees. The upcoming Patriots-Bills game carries division and playoff seeding implications, increasing the stakes. John Hussey will serve as referee for the contest. Hussey's crew averages 12.9 penalties per game, tied for the seventh fewest among the league's 17 crews. A lower-penalty crew should limit excessive official involvement.

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