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to have been made.

It was particularly noticeable when the refs called the long 3rd down catch by the Rams in the 3rd Q a completion when it was obvious that the receiver had only one foot in bounds when he gained control of the ball. it wasn't even very close, and should have been reviewed.

Clearly, the officiating of the game has been compromised by what the League Office perceives to be good for ratings (not having the game slowed by the rules that have been contributing to viewership declinesfor the past few years). The officiating was bad, but i also believe that it is tainted by external forces as well.