Three overtime finishes in the early games. A whole lot of comebacks and near-comebacks. The insane debacle that was the Patriots-Ravens game looked like it was going to be the biggest bucket of crazy and absolutely ridiculous we would see.
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Complete insanity.
This should be a fun week to talk about.
Before I get to the post though, I have a question for anyone who reads my blog. I believe that referees should be held as accountable to the media as players are, meaning referees should have to do postgame interviews if it is requested by journalists covering the game. I have felt that way ever since U.S. soccer was screwed during the World Cup. MLB umpire Jim Joyce owned up to his bad call a couple seasons ago when he cost a pitcher a perfect game.
My (hugely hypothetical) question: If the policy was in effect, should these replacement referees be held accountable to the media so they can explain their decisions, even though they are not the actual employed officials? Just wondering.
Anyway, my thoughts on each game after the jump.