NFL's massive referee problem rears its ugly head in Patriots-Ravens clash

By the league's definition, the officials nearly had a massive impact on the outcome of this primetime clash with tremendous AFC playoff stakes.

New England Patriots v Baltimore Ravens - NFL 2025 | Kevin Sabitus/GettyImagesThe New England Patriots have officially clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2021. However, the momentous occasion didn't come without a fair share of drama.

New England's 28-24 Sunday Night Football victory over the Baltimore Ravens came down to the final moments. Patriots second-year quarterback Drake Maye stole the show, illustrating why he's among the 2025 MVP frontrunners, punctuated by a nine-play, 89-yard game-winning touchdown drive. His tremendous…