Readers share their thoughts on recent football NFL officiating

As the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs prepare to face off for Super Bowl LVII,

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Many football fans and sports commentators have been critical of the NFL's officiating during the NFC and AFC Championship Games,

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Many are questioning the coaches' play calling and the referee's penalty decisions,

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After trending the hashtag #NFLRigged on social media,

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We asked our readers to share their thoughts on the controversial results of Sunday's games.

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The officials have to realize that people tune in to watch the game. Not that they are running the game.

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Every fan would rather settle things on the field than let the referee decide. the final punishment was justified because

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