NFL Makes Changes That Will Take Effect For Play Offs

On Wednesday, December 16 NFL announced that there will be officiating changes that will take effect for the postseason. The changes that the NFL have made will allow the league office to play a more active and larger role and correcting potential errors made by field officials. The league office will also be able to help with administrative incidents such as proper administrative of the game clock, correct downs, the appropriate assessment of penalty yardage and any other matter. Dean Blandino , Vice President of the NFL will lead initiative from the state of New York. Dean Blandino Will not have the power to change or call a foul, nor will he be able to get himself involved in judgment calls not subject to the replay system. In the beginning of the month Dean Blandino mentioned that the average mistakes for the officiating crews are 4.3 in about 160 plays per game this season alone. Chairman of the competition committee and president of the Atlanta Falcons says that he feels "strongly about giving dean and the referee the ability to consult with each other in certain situations beyond instant replay in the playoffs. " Dean Blandino considers the weekly questionable calls statistical exception. It is said that the league will look into how officiating is manage during games more during the off-season.

NFL Looking over the Baltimore Ravens for Concussion Protocol

The NFL will be looking into the way the Baltimore Ravens handled the concussion protocol for the Ravens' quarterback Matt Schaub #8. In the 15-13 loss against the Miami Dolphins Schuab hit his head on the turf with 3 minutes left of the second quarter. After being helped of the field by referee John Parry he stayed for the remaining 3 plays of that drive. He then returned for the next series in which he threw a pick-six. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said "We review all protocols after games, we will follow up as per our normal procedures. " Only 2 weeks prier to this incident the St. Louis Rams were under investigation for keeping quarterback Case Keenum #17 in a game against the Baltimore Ravens. The NFL did not end up punishing the Rams. John Harbaugh coach of the Ravens says " our trainer went out right away and talked to him. He said he was good and he was clear in whatever the test is they gave him. Then we put him through the concussion protocol anyway and he was just screaming that he was fine and he had no issue. But our doctors grabbed him and put him through the protocol and he passed. " " doctors looked at me and came over to do their necessary test. However, everything checked out fun. " There has been increasing concern over player health. On Friday December 4th, the NFL players Association held a mandatory conference call with players about safety issues. 

Edelman's broken foot

New England Patriots top receiver Julian Edelman left Sunday's game during the final play of the first quarter against the New York Giants with a left foot injury, it was announced later that he would not return. He was tackled By linebacker Jasper Brinkley. Edelman helped the Patriots convert a first down with a 12 – yard carriage – and – Run play on third – and– 4, at the end of the play he limped off the field in pain. Out of peer frustration Edelman slammed his helmet on the ground before finding a seat on the bench. After he sat, he took off his left cleat to be examined by the members of the medical and athletic training staff. After a brief examination Edelman put his left cleat back on and limped his way to the locker room for a more thorough evaluation. Because of Edelman's absence after the first quarter, number 3 receiver Danny Amendola noticed an almost immediate increase in the playing time in 2 receive packages specifically with number 4 receiver Aaron Dobson bumping one up on the depth chart. Edelman entered the game as the teams leading receiver, with 7 touchdowns and 57 receptions for 639 yards. In a detailed reflection of how he played in every package and his value to the team. Edelman entered the game on Sunday having played 87.7% of the teams offensive snaps. 

Week 7 NFL Injuries

•Charles Johnson, #95, defensive end for the Carolina Panthers suffered a rib injury in a game against the Detroit Lions. He will be out for week 8. 

•Allen Hurns, #88, wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars suffered an ankle and thigh injury in a game against the Buffalo Bills. He will be out for week 8.

•Allen Robinson, #15, wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars suffered a shin injury during practice. He will be out week 8. 

•Leonard Hankerson, #85, wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons suffered a ribs and hamstring injury during a game against the Tennessee Titans. He will be out for week 8. 

•Roddy White, #84, wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons suffered a foot injury during a game against the Tennessee Titans. He will be out for week 8. 

•Eric Decker, #87, wide receiver for the New York Jets suffered a knee injury in a game against the New England Patriots. Day-to-day healing process.

•Brandon Marshall, #54, linebacker for the New York Jets suffered a calf injury in a game against the New England Patriots. Day-to-day healing process. 

•Nate Washington, #85, wide receiver for the Houston Texans suffered a hamstring injury in a game against the Miami Dolphins. Day-to-day healing process. 

•Keehan Allen, #13, wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers suffered a hip injury in a game against the Oakland Raiders. He will be out for week 8. 

•Steve Johnson, #52, linebacker for the Tennessee Titans suffered a hamstring injury in a game against Atlanta Falcons. Day-to-day healing process. 

•Travis Kelce, #85, tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs suffered a facial laceration in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Day-to-day healing process.

•Jordan Reed, #86, tight end for the Washington Redskins suffered a concussion in a game against the Tampa Bay Packers. He will be out for week 8. 

•Julius Thomas, #80, tight end for the Jacksonville Jaguars suffered a chats and hand injury in a game against the Buffalo Bills. Day-to-day healing process. 

•Eric Ebron, #85, tight end for the Detroit Lions suffered a knee injury in a game against the Carolina Panthers. Day-to-day healing process. 

•Tyrod Taylor, #77, tackle for the Dallas Cowboys suffered a knee injury during a game against the New York Giants. He will be out for week 8. 

•Karlos Williams, #29, running back for the Buffalo Bills suffered a concussion in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He will be out for week 8. 

•Sammy Watkins, #14, wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills suffered a calf injury in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Day-to-day healing process. 

•Percy Harvin, #18, wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills suffered a hip in jury in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He will be out for week 8. 

•Marcus Mariota, #8, quarterback for the Tennessee Titans suffered a knee injury in a game against the Houston Texans. He will be out for week 8. 

•Harry Douglas, #83, wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans suffered a rib injury in a game against the Houston Texans. He will be out for week 8. 

•Cecil Shorts 3, #18, wide receiver for the Houston Texans suffered a hamstring injury in a game against the Tennessee Titans. Day-to-day healing process.

•Bilal Powell, #29, running back for the New York Jets suffered an ankle injury during a game against the Oakland Raiders. Day-to-day healing process.

•DeSean Jackson, #11, wide receiver for the Washing ton Redskins suffered a hamstring injury in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaners. Day-to-day healing process.

•Mike Vick, #2, quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a hamstring injury in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Day-to-day healing process. 

•Marqise Lee, #11, wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars suffered a hamstring injury in a game against the Buffalo Bills. Day-to-day healing process. 

•Victor Cruz, #80, wide receiver for the New York Giants suffered a calf injury in a game against the New Orleans Saints. Day-to-day healing process.

•Nelson Agholor, #17, wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles suffered an ankle injury in a game against the Carolina Panthers. He will be out for week 8. 

•Rueben Randle, #82, wide receiver for the New York Giants suffered a hamstring injury in a game against the New Orlean Saints. Day-to-day healing process.

•Antonio Gates, #85, tight end for the San Diego Chargers suffered a knee injury in a game against the Baltimore Ravens. He will be out for week 8. 

Injuries Week 5 - NFL

•Jamaal Charles, #25, running back for the Kansas City Chiefs tore his ACL in a non contact play in a game 18-17 (loss) against the Chicago Bears. He is expected to be out for the rest of the season. 

•DeMarcus Ware, #94, linebacker for the Denver Broncos was carted off the field in a game 16-10 (win) against the Oakland Raiders due to a strained back, he is expected to be out for week 6. 

•Kenny Britt, #18, Wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams injured his shoulder in a game 10-24 (loss) against the Green Bay Packers, it is a day-to-day healing process. 

•Marques Colston, #12, Wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints will undergo an MRI due to a shoulder injury he got during a 39-17 (loss) game against the Philadelphia Eagles, it is unclear when he will return. 

•Blake Bortles, #5, quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars suffers from a grade 1 AC joint sprain caused from the events of a game 38-31 (loss) against the Tampa Bat Buccaneers, a day-to-day wait for recovery. 

•Rodger Saffold,#76, guard for the St. Louis Rams suffers from a shoulder injury caused in a game 10-24 (loss) against the Green Bay Packers, he will be out week 6.

•Joe Haden, #23, cornerback for the Cleveland Browns suffers a concussion in a game 33-30 (win) against the Baltimore Ravens, uncertain of his return date.

•Jordan Hill, #27, power forward for the Indiana Pacers is out due to a quad strain in a game against the Seattle Seahawks, he will be out until further notice. 

•Odell Beckham Jr., #13, wide receiver for the New York Giants. He tweaked his hamstring in a game 30-27 (win) against the San Fransisco 49ers, it's a day-to-day wait. 

• Justin Forsett, #29, running back for the Baltimore Ravens is suffer a foot injury from a game 33-30 (loss) against the Cleveland Browns, it's a day-to-day wait. 

•Will Allen, #20, safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers has a foot injury from a game 24-20 (win) against the San Diego Chargers, he is expected to be out for week 6. 

•Chris Hairston, #75, Tackle for the San Diego Chargers and has an ankle injury from a game 24-20 (loss) against the Pittsburgh Steelers, uncertain of his return. 

•Jadeveon Clowney, #90, linebacker for the Houston Texans and I healing from an ankle injury in a game 27-20 (loss) against the Jacksonville Jaguars, day-to-day wait for his recovery. 

•Devonta Freeman, #24, running back for the Atlanta Falcons during a game 25-19 (win) against the Washington Redskins, expected back after week 6.