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NFL Playoffs: Officiating Shuffle Sparks Coaches' Concerns

1/11/2025

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As the NFL playoffs kick off, the league has reshuffled officiating crews into six new teams from 17 regular-season groups, aiming to boost quality with an "all-star" lineup. However, this bold move raises alarms among coaches, who worry that breaking up established teams could lead to costly errors in the intense playoff atmosphere.

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As the NFL playoffs kick off, the league has reshuffled officiating crews into six new teams from 17 regular-season groups, aiming to boost quality with an "all-star" lineup. However, this bold move raises alarms among coaches, who worry that breaking up established teams could lead to costly errors in the intense playoff atmosphere.