Early in the game, with Denver holding a 7–0 lead, Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham found himself under heavy pressure. In a panic, he flung a two-handed pass backward in what looked more like a ...

Stalled negotiations between the league and its officials could mean replacement refs to start the 2026 season. It can’t be worse than last time, right? Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic ...

The NFL's last foray into replacement officials ended in embarrassment for the league when a botched call and comic confusion in a prime-time game led to the end of a lockout that marred the first ...