Wanted to make sure via chatgpt
“Yes, NFL referees, including lead referees, often work with different crews during the playoffs compared to the regular season. During the regular season, officials typically work with the same assigned crew for consistency and teamwork. However, in the playoffs, officials are selected based on their individual performance during the season, not as part of their regular crew.
The NFL evaluates each official’s performance throughout the season, and those with the highest grades are chosen to officiate postseason games. These top-performing officials are then assigned to playoff crews, which are essentially “all-star crews” assembled for the specific games. This ensures the highest standard of officiating during the most critical games of the season.”
“Yes, NFL referees, including lead referees, often work with different crews during the playoffs compared to the regular season. During the regular season, officials typically work with the same assigned crew for consistency and teamwork. However, in the playoffs, officials are selected based on their individual performance during the season, not as part of their regular crew.
The NFL evaluates each official’s performance throughout the season, and those with the highest grades are chosen to officiate postseason games. These top-performing officials are then assigned to playoff crews, which are essentially “all-star crews” assembled for the specific games. This ensures the highest standard of officiating during the most critical games of the season.”
