NFL’s Replacement Officials Taking Heat

One official was pulled from duty because he's a fan. Another negated a touchdown without ever throwing a penalty flag. Several others had difficulty with basic rules.

Upon further review, Week 2 was a poor one for the NFL's replacement officials.

Coaches and players around the league are losing patience and speaking out against the fill-in officials following a slew of questionable calls in Sunday's games.

Some players are even joking about dipping into their own pockets to settle the contract dispute and get the regular officials back on the field immediately.

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