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NFL dumps officiating crew from primetime game after controversial performance left Tom Brady fuming on live TV

THE NFL has dumped an officiating crew from a primetime slot after their poor performance had even Tom Brady fuming on live TV. Brady, 49, was unable to contain his frustration during the Green Bay Packers' narrow defeat to the…

By Ricky Westaby · The U.S. Sun

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 7:06 PM

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The NFL removed Alex Moore's officiating crew from Sunday Night Football following controversial calls in Week 7.
Shawn Hochuli and his crew will replace Moore's team for the Philadelphia Eagles versus Washington Commanders matchup.
Moore's crew has been reassigned to work the Miami Dolphins game against the New England Patriots instead.

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The NFL has removed referee Alex Moore's officiating crew from a Sunday Night Football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders. The decision followed widespread criticism of controversial calls during Fox's broadcast of the Detroit Lions' 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Week 7, which left broadcaster Tom Brady visibly frustrated on air.

According to Football Zebras, Moore's crew has been reassigned to officiate the game between the Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriots, while Shawn Hochuli's crew takes over Sunday Night Football. Brady strongly questioned late penalties against Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes and Packers defenders on quarterback Jared Goff, with Fox rules analyst Dean Blandino agreeing the calls were flawed.

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