Started By
Message

Is the NFL over-officiated?

Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:23 pm
Posted by oreeg
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2006
5440 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:23 pm
Feels like there are more and more judgment-based calls these days, where some obscure rule gets pulled out of the rulebook. And with almost everything subject to replay, you can slow down and zoom in on just about any play and make an argument that it’s penalty-worthy.

I miss being able to watch a great play or a big score and celebrate immediately without having to wait for someone to slow it down, zoom in, and find something before we know if it counts.

Rant over
Posted by Boodis Man
Member since Sep 2020
8481 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:26 pm to
getting rid of replay would be the best thing possible for the NFL.
Posted by DBG
vermont
Member since May 2004
80533 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:26 pm to
100% yes. It’s the biggest problem. They’ve gotten so granular on things like “what is a catch” that it’s borderline impossible to know wtf is going on.
Posted by HailHailtoMichigan!
Mission Viejo, CA
Member since Mar 2012
74906 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:27 pm to
Yes
Posted by BigTigerJoe
Member since Aug 2022
14610 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:34 pm to
quote:

Feels like there are more and more judgment-based calls these days, where some obscure rule gets pulled out of the rulebook.

It’s a feature and part of game manipulation.
Posted by CR4090
Member since Apr 2023
10693 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:45 pm to
Yes
Posted by LooseCannon22282
South Alabama Fan
Member since May 2008
36178 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:49 pm to
well gambling is encouraged now.

think about that.

there once was a time where it wasn't okay.

but not now

The NFL and college conferences are raking it all in
Posted by JerryTheKingBawler
South of Memphis
Member since Jan 2023
9446 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:50 pm to
But the quarterback meant to throw the ball forward!!!
Posted by SOBmustpay
North Louisiana
Member since Jun 2026
646 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:50 pm to
Like another poster said, you can over analyze anything in slow motion and find a centimeter of something that might could be considered not a catch or first down. Just play the freaking game.
Posted by cpp2208
Member since Oct 2018
3336 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:50 pm to
The Jared Goff forward pass ruling is Exhibit A. Wild there is an actual rule stating if the quarterback intended to throw the ball forward than it doesn’t matter where the ball actually went. Why stop at passes then? Most ball carriers don’t intend to fumble. Can we overrule those now?
Posted by The Torch
DFW The Dub
Member since Aug 2014
30832 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:54 pm to
I was just bitching about this, it’s WEEK 1 let them play.


Fookers
Posted by SloaneRanger
Upper Hurstville
Member since Jan 2014
14492 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:54 pm to
Yes and it is affecting game outcomes. There are stretches where it seems like there are penalties every other play,
Posted by Off McVoy
Member since Feb 2006
4974 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:54 pm to
Without a doubt.
Posted by SoFla Tideroller
South Florida
Member since Apr 2010
42079 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 8:58 pm to
When Goodell and the PTB in the NFL have made it their mission to get rid of the one thing that makes football great - violence - you get more and more BS calls and rules.
Posted by CubanSaint
Member since May 2013
1056 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 9:06 pm to
quote:

Is the NFL over-officiated

The Goff "Intent" debacle in the Saints/Lions game answers this question. That play has been a sack/fumble in football since the dawn of time, except for today
Posted by JamalMurry27
Tennessee Titans
Member since May 2023
8948 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 9:07 pm to
They are master manipulators managing those over unders. They know when a penalty will really hurt and change 3’s to 7s and vice versa
Posted by plazadweller
South Georgia
Member since Jul 2011
12600 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 9:16 pm to
Yeah that’s an understatement
Posted by Double Oh
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2008
24735 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 9:25 pm to
quote:


Feels like there are more and more judgment-based calls these days, where some obscure rule gets pulled out of the rulebook. And with almost everything subject to replay, you can slow down and zoom in on just about any play and make an argument that it’s penalty-worthy.

I miss being able to watch a great play or a big score and celebrate immediately without having to wait for someone to slow it down, zoom in, and find something before we know if it counts.

Rant over



Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

And pass interference is the call that chaps my arse. You cant even look at the WR without getting hit a penalty
Posted by lsufan112001
sportsmans paradise
Member since Oct 2006
11233 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 9:42 pm to
The Jared Goff forward pass ruling is Exhibit A. Wild there is an actual rule stating if the quarterback intended to throw the ball forward than it doesn’t matter where the ball actually went. Why stop at passes then? Most ball carriers don’t intend to fumble. Can we overrule those now?
—-
Between the tuck rule and this just eliminate a QB from ever fumbling in the pocket. I can’t believe this crazy rule is in plane. “Intent”.
Posted by Ostrich
Alexandria, VA
Member since Nov 2011
10471 posts
Posted on 9/13/26 at 9:51 pm to
I really think the definition of "indisputable" needs to be relearned
first pageprev pagePage 1 of 2Next pagelast page

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookXInstagram