The NFL decision makers decided a few years ago that higher scoring games were more exciting, therefore drawing larger crowds and higher TV ratings, and the rules committee responded accordingly. It has never been more difficult than it is right now to play tough, hardnosed defense in the NFL. This season we have witnessed a remarkable resistance to calling offensive holding, leaving pass rushers at a distinct disadvantage. Chalk another one up for NFL offenses.
Successful offensive plays dominate the post game and nightly highlight shows, especially since the NFL has refrained from highlighting the huge defensive knockouts each week due to CTE concerns and the resulting Heads Up program.