The key gripe should not surprise anyone: Referee Clay Martin's officiating. There were two perceived controversial flags in response to hits on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes during the game ...

Depending on who you ask, the refs have been just as instrumental in getting the Chiefs to Super Bowl 59 as Patrick Mahomes.

His crew totaled the fourth-most flags per game in 2024, according to NFL penalties' database on referee crews, and tied for the third-most accepted penalties. In Super Bowl 56, Torbert's crew ...

Here's a look at the Super Bowl 59 referee crew, including how they're chosen and how much they'll make for the game.