Julian Edelman wasn't pleased with how the final game on the NFL's Week 15 Saturday slate was officiated.
Both the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins were victims of questionable calls by referees at Highmark Stadium. The critical AFC East matchup effectively was decided on a costly whistle when Miami cornerback Kader Kohou was flagged for pass interference with 45 seconds left to play in the game. With the game tied at 29, the game-changing penalty brought the Bills all the way down to the Dolphins' 10-yard line where they were easily able to set themselves up for the game-winning field goal.
It's unclear if the Kohou penalty was the final straw for Edelman, but the former New England Patriots wide receiver was nonetheless miffed by the role officiating played in the divisional showdown.
"Sick and tired of refs deciding games," Edelman tweeted. "Clean it up Nfl."
Edelman probably shouldn't hold his breath for marked improvements in NFL officiating. Such is life in a highly physical sport where a penalty basically can be called on every play.
We'll wait and see if the Super Bowl LIII MVP is set off by the refs again Sunday when his former team visits the Las Vegas Raiders.
