NFL Officials Target Physical Secondary Play to Protect Record Scoring Trends

By Mark Maske · Front Office Sports · 2026-09-19

Front Office Sports reports that the NFL competition committee is prioritizing strict enforcement of illegal contact and offensive pass interference to maintain recent offensive momentum. League officials are using weekly video reviews to signal a zero-tolerance approach toward r

Front Office Sports reports that the NFL competition committee is prioritizing strict enforcement of illegal contact and offensive pass interference to maintain recent offensive momentum. League officials are using weekly video reviews to signal a zero-tolerance approach toward r