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I just hope that the referees do their job at a competent level for this game. I don't want NE waltzing into another Super Bowl because the referees were too busy searching through the blades of grass for their missing contacts whenever Denver players are being mugged, held, tripped, and all other things. I want it to truly be a NE vs. DEN game. I'm aware of my own bias, but that doesn't change the fact that the referees, if they're going to take a side, will typically side with NE. Sorry, Pats fans. That's just how I see it.

You know the old saying -- just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not after you.

Great point Conner

When NFL officials have a bad game (which I honestly estimate between 25% and 33% of the games "I" see) it EASILY impacts what decides who Wins and who Loses. Us Bronco fans have every right to criticize NFL Postseason officials. They blundered away Denver's Superbowl run last season. That was a travesty. Sure it's a shame the Broncos couldn't overcome the horrible officiating ........ but it took 3-4 blundered calls to steal it from us. We had that game SO won that if we could turn back time all we'd need was ONE fixed call to win.

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Great point Conner

When NFL officials have a bad game (which I honestly estimate between 25% and 33% of the games "I" see) it EASILY impacts what decides who Wins and who Loses. Us Bronco fans have every right to criticize NFL Postseason officials. They blundered away Denver's Superbowl run last season. That was a travesty. Sure it's a shame the Broncos couldn't overcome the horrible officiating ........ but it took 3-4 blundered calls to steal it from us. We had that game SO won that if we could turn back time all we'd need was ONE fixed call to win.

Completely agree with you. I just pray that the refs are fair and just. I'm still not over last year's game. It was the worst officiating I've ever seen.

I've even felt like PM should announce his retirement so he can get his storybook ending like they handed Ray Lewis last year. Then change his mind of course.

The Patriots this year have been on the side of some gifts (the Cleveland game) but also some hard calls as well.

I just don't want the refs to be the ones to be making calls that determine the outcome of the game. If that happens, I would just lose my mind.