NFL tempts fate with Fail Mary fail-safe

In the event of another lockout of game officials, the NFL has the concepts of a plan.
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NFL takes action to ensure the 'Fail Mary' Packers fans will never forget won't happen again in 2026 with key rule change

League is bracing for a scenario with replacement refs to start the regular season in 2026, but at least now there is a ...

Fail Mary Repeat? NFL Bracing for Replacement Refs in 2026

The NFL appears to be bracing for the idea of at least starting the 2026 season with replacement officials, as […] This ...

NFL proposes rule change to prevent a ‘Fail Mary’ repeat with replacement refs

With the NFL facing the possibility of a referee lockout in 2026, the league is trying to insulate himself from serious ...

Avoiding another 'Fail Mary': Inside the tense NFL vs. referees labor dispute

The NFL is taking proactive steps to limit the possibility of a work stoppage involving the referees' union, but could the ...

The NFL’s Playbook to Avoid Another Officiating Disaster

The league is on the verge of locking out its officials for the first time since 2012, when it used sub-standard replacement ...

NFL to hire replacement refs amid labor dispute

The NFL plans to hire replacement referees due to a labor dispute, sparking fears of a repeat of the 2012 'Fail Mary' season.

NFL, NFLRA talks continue to go nowhere

Fail Mary 2 is getting closer and closer to becoming a reality.
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The NFL proposes contingencies for replacement refs in hopes of avoiding another 'Fail Mary'

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