Roger Goodell blames players, defends referees as NFL penalties surge
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What happened
NFL fans have spent much of the 2026 season complaining about the number of flags being thrown, and the numbers back them up. Penalties are up across the league, and plenty of people around the sport have started pointing the finger at the officials. But NFL commissioner Roger Goodell isn’t buying it. Asked about the…
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