I’m not a fan of Thursday night football, dual MNF games or international games. The quality of announcers has significantly declined across all networks. The officiating has become a major issue and replay hasn’t really helped. If the review is not obvious and a decision can’t be made after a few minutes, move on with what is called on the field. Unfortunately, replays have become a commercial money grab and it’s become a coin flip on what the call will be.
IMO, part of the officiating issues, are a direct outcome of the newer rules that leave way too much room for interpretation by the officials. What is PI, roughing the passer, unnecessary roughness, taunting, illegal contact, etc. Once we think we know, it changes the very next game.
They’ve tried to remove the physicality out of the game which feels like the game is more like flag football/two hand touch.
While I still enjoy the NFL, this version of the game needs to be changed.
Also the new kickoff is ridiculous.