New England Patriots

Back-to-back weeks with overturned touchdowns have people joking about the Patriots’ relationship with referees

Officials say Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin caught the ball out of bounds at the end zone. JOHN CETRINO/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

The Patriots once again benefitted from a controversial call Sunday afternoon against the Buffalo Bills — just one week after the officials nullified the Steelers’ potentially game-winning touchdown to preserve New England’s 27-24 victory at Heinz Field.

Whether its in jest or in scorn, many have started wondering if the Patriots and referees are in cahoots.