Ben 
NFL officials face more scrutiny than any position not wearing a helmet. With games often decided by inches and milliseconds, referees are expected to be perfect in a sport defined by chaos.
Yet the 2024 season saw one of the most consistent officiating stretches in recent memory. The league’s investment in full-time refs, expanded replay review protocols, and AI-enhanced film study tools has paid off.
While fans will always argue calls, the data shows accuracy is trending upward. In a game of precision and passion, it’s time the zebras got a little more credit.
