[Dilbert San Diego]

Maybe they need more referees. I think there are six officials in each game, who have follow the interactions of 22 players on each play. Inevitably some things will not be seen by a referee.

[dfwgator]

Or have the league monitor the games from a central site and communicate reviews to the officials, that’s what the NHL does.

[hanamizu]

Maybe they need more referees.

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Professional rugby manages to get by with 3 referees on the field (one ref and two line judges) and a guy in the TV booth. This is with 15 players on a side. Everything can be reviewed, foul play, a try (touchdown), off sides calls. The video replays don’t take up that much time and give the players a chance to get a drink, etc. since rugby plays pretty much non stop for each 40-minute half.

Maybe the NFL needs better refs rather than more.