"Over the first eight games of the season, the Patriots have dealt with more than their fair share of questionable calls by NFL officials, as they have had the most flag-happy crews on hand for more than one of their games. It has made life difficult in more ways than one, like stripping away an impressive touchdown by DeMario Douglas against the Saints, which hasn't helped their early struggles with avoidable penalties."
"Through eight weeks Brad Allen's crew has been the most lenient in the league. Their 13.83 flags per game are the FEWEST by an NFL crew this season. A nice change of pace after the Patriots have had the most flag-heavy crews for the majority of the first half of the season. https://t.co/IZZhTMeqZe- Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) October 29, 2025 The Patriots might finally have a fairly officiated game this week vs. the Falcons"
Over eight games the Patriots have repeatedly faced unusually flag-heavy officiating crews, creating added difficulties including the nullification of DeMario Douglas's touchdown versus the Saints. Brad Allen's officiating crew enters the Patriots' next game with the fewest flags per game (13.83), a significant drop from recent officiating groups assigned to New England games. The Patriots also struggled with avoidable penalties earlier in the season but have shown some recent discipline improvements. League-wide officiating inconsistencies have been noticeable this season, and perceptions of deteriorating officiating persist despite commissioner assurances. That change in crew leniency could reduce penalty influence on game outcomes.
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