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Why NFL’s expanded instant replay is step in right direction

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Boil down the Broncos’ collective frustration last season into a singular moment and I’ll take you inside the visiting locker room at Arrowhead Stadium in late October when defensive end Derek Wolfe simply had enough.

The Broncos lost, again, and the only thing more painful than the 30-23 score was Wolfe’s expletive-filled declaration that officiating played some role in the outcome. Wolfe pointed to multiple no-calls for Chiefs’ offensive linemen illegally blocking downfield on quarterback Patrick Mahomes run/pass option plays. Earmuffs, kids.

“I just want a fair game called,” Wolfe said. “I want to go out there and know I’m not going to get (worked) over by the refs.