Before Thursday 's game NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he was sorry the league felt it had to resort to the replacements , few of whom had any previous NFL officiating experience . Fans give officials standing ovation before Thursday game at Baltimore . There was no signature gaffe during Thursday 's game . Comment: referees locks in pay raises , protects pensions for five years .
Fans give officials standing ovation before Thursday game at Baltimore . There was no signature gaffe during Thursday 's game . Comment: referees locks in pay raises , protects pensions for five years .