https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10103081-schefter-brad-allens-referee-crew-expected-to-get-downgraded-for-2024-nfl-playoffs

They massively benefit the home team and are involved in so many game deciding controversial calls that they weren't expected to be allowed to officiate these playoffs.

Frequency of Penalties: Above Average Penalties on Road Teams: Brad Allen's crew has historically called an above-average rate of penalties on road teams. This tendency was notably observed in games where there was a significant disparity in penalties called between home and away teams.

Penalty Trends: Home Team Performance: Since 2016, home teams officiated by Allen's crew have a 74-53-1 record on the moneyline and a 69-56-3 record against the spread (ATS).

Penalty Frequency: In the 2024 season, Allen's crew averaged 10.78 penalties per game, ranking among the higher end of officiating crews in terms of penalty calls.

Impact on Game Outcomes: Game-Deciding Moments: Allen's crew has been involved in several games where officiating decisions in the final moments significantly affected the result. This includes both offensive and defensive penalties that were either missed or incorrectly called.

Downgrading and Demotion: Due to these high-profile errors, there was an announcement that Brad Allen's crew would be downgraded and potentially excluded from officiating playoff games in 2024, indicating league acknowledgment of the issues with this crew's performance.

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