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 room before Thursday game at Baltimore . There was no referee gaffe during Thursday 's game . The league officials deal with referees locks in pay raises , including pensions for five years .
Fans give officials standing room before Thursday game at Baltimore . There was no referee gaffe during Thursday 's game . The league officials deal with referees locks in pay raises , including pensions for five years .