Referee assignments should make no difference in playoff games, but it's 2025, and Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are in the AFC Championship Game, so here we are. The post Referee Assignment for AFC Championship Game Could Spell Trouble for Chiefs appeared first on Breitbart.
This article suggests that the NFL's assignment of Clete Blakeman as referee for the AFC Championship Game between the Chiefs and Bills may be a deliberate attempt to counter the perception that the league favors the Chiefs.
The article highlights:
* Past Controversies: The Chiefs have benefited from controversial calls in recent playoff games, fan complaints regarding unfair calls in their favor, and struggles against Blakeman in the past.
* Blakeman's Officiating Style: Blakeman's crew calls the most penalties in the NFL, potentially indicating a more aggressive approach to officiating.
Therefore, the article speculates that Blakeman's appointment could signal the NFL's effort to address concerns of bias and ensure a fair game by assigning a referee known to be stricter.
This article suggests that the NFL's assignment of Clete Blakeman as referee for the AFC Championship Game between the Chiefs and Bills may be a deliberate attempt to counter the perception that the league favors the Chiefs. The article highlights: * Past Controversies: The Chiefs have benefited from controversial calls in recent playoff games, fan complaints regarding unfair calls in their favor, and struggles against Blakeman in the past. * Blakeman's Officiating Style: Blakeman's crew calls the most penalties in the NFL, potentially indicating a more aggressive approach to officiating. Therefore, the article speculates that Blakeman's appointment could signal the NFL's effort to address concerns of bias and ensure a fair game by assigning a referee known to be stricter.
