Scott Novak's crew faces backlash after Chargers-Seahawks officiating debacle

The Los Angeles Chargers fell 30-23 to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 4, remaining winless this season. However, the focus shifted to the officiating led by Scott Novak, which drew heavy criticism due to a record 30 penalties totaling 280 yards. Fans expressed outrage on social media, calling the game 'unwatchable' and demanding accountability for the officiating crew. In previous weeks, Novak's crew has consistently produced high penalty totals, raising questions about their performance. The NFL community is calling for action against officiating standards as complaints about the crew's consistency grow.

• 7:01 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Horrific Officiating,’ ‘Should Be Banned’ — NFL World Blasts Scott Novak and His Crew After ‘Unwatchable’ Chargers-Seahawks Game