Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow took to social media to say he agreed with both controversial calls referees made in the divisional round.

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The Los Angeles Chargers suffered plenty of self-inflicted wounds and missed on critical chances during the crushing loss to the Houston Texans in Week 17. One horrendous flag from NFL referees, though, certainly didn't help. Late in a close game, NFL ...

Adrian Hill’s crew ranks second in penalties per game, despite only working 14 games - the fewest of any referee in 2025

Cheffers is the most senior referee assigned to a divisional-round game. He's been an NFL official for 26 seasons, including 18 as a referee. This contest will mark the 21st postseason assignment of his career, per Football Zebras. Cheffers has served as a referee during all rounds of the playoffs before, including three Super Bowls.

Two stellar defenses meet with a trip to the AFC Championship game on the line. Join Graham Searles