DENVER -- Given the intense nature with which he plays, Vontaze Burfict believes NFL referees have put a target on his back. He thinks any little thing he does from here on out, no matter how seemingly minute, will be under their microscope.
The Cincinnati Bengals linebacker said after Monday night's 20-17 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos that a key call that went against him in the OT period occurred because an official happened to see his number. With so much riding on the then-tied game, he said it was the wrong time for a flag to come out.