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Patriots’ Mike Vrabel takes the high road on Will Campbell’s controversial penalty in loss to Bears

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The New England Patriots saw their three-game winning streak get snapped by the Chicago Bears, 30-24, on Thursday at Soldier Field. The Bears cooled off the Patriots, who had gained steam after an awful start. Drake Maye went 24-of-31 for 321 yards and two touchdowns, but it was not enough to fend off Chicago. In […] The post Patriots’ Mike Vrabel takes the high road on Will Campbell’s controversial penalty in loss to Bears appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Referee carted off field due to injury during Texans-Jaguars game

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Umpire Larry Smith had to be carted off the field during the first quarter of Sunday’s game between the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Smith was walking near the 50-yard line when he lost his balance and slipped on the wet turf at Wembley Stadium. When he attempted to get up, he quickly … The post Referee carted off field due to injury during Texans-Jaguars game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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5 rule changes proposed by Competition Committee to be voted on

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As the NFL prepares for next week’s Annual League Meeting in Arizona, the Competition Committee has officially submitted five playing rule proposals that could see some alterations to special teams and officiating. These proposals, alongside new bylaws and resolutions, aim to modernize the game’s flow and increase the accuracy of “clear and obvious” officiating calls. […] The post 5 rule changes proposed by Competition Committee to be voted on appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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