Former NFL Head Of Officiating Refs Open To Expanded Replay ... After Critical Blown Calls

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The football world is up in arms after two CRITICAL missed calls on the deciding play in Thursday night's Ravens vs. Bengals game. So, how does the league fix it? We asked the former VP of Officiating for the NFL.

Dean Blandino joined Babcock on the TMZ Sports TV show on Friday (airs nightly on FS1) ... where we talked about everything from the play in question (where there actual fouls), to punishment for the refs who missed calls, to improving officiating moving forward.

"[Officials] would [welcome expanded replay]," Blandino, now FOX Sports' NFL and college football rules analyst, said of adding additional replay.

LASIK Let Us Fix Your Eyes, NFL Refs!!! ... Offering Free Procedures

NFL refs keep getting called out for missing calls during big games, but one company is singlehandedly trying to put an end to the madness -- offering free eye procedures to give them 20/20 vision!!

LASIK hopped on social media once again to suggest its services to zebras after they kept their flags in their belts on two potential key calls in the final seconds of Thursday night's AFC North showdown between the Bengals and Ravens -- a missed facemask and holding call on Cincinnati's two-point conversion attempt to win the game.

The Ravens went on to win the contest, 35-34 ... and shortly afterward, the company threw out its public plea to give refs better eyes.

Derrick Henry Butt's Up?!? ... Ass Exposed On 'TNF'!!!

The football world saw a whole lot more of Derrick Henry than usual on Thursday night ... as his bare butt got exposed right in the middle of the Ravens' game vs. the Bengals!!

The PG-13 play happened in the fourth quarter of the big "Thursday Night Football" tilt in Baltimore ... as Henry was fighting for yards on his team's game-winning drive.

Check it out ... Henry burst through the line of the scrimmage and barreled his way toward the first-down marker, but B.J. Hill caught him from behind and dragged him down.

Giants' Malik Nabers Ruled Out With Concussion ... Days After Travis Scott Concert

Malik Nabers is good enough to hit up a Travis Scott concert ... but the New York Giants rookie still isn't ready to return to the field after suffering a concussion two weeks ago.

Giants head coach Brian Daboll confirmed the news at a press conference on Friday ... saying while the rookie will be able to participate in some practice activities, he won't be cleared to play in their Week 6 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.

"He won't make it," he said.

Tianna Robillard New Man On The Minnesota Vikings?? ... Posts Photos From Game

TikTok star Tianna Robillard appears to be moving from the AFC North to its NFC counterpart ... 'cause her recent social media activity has folks convinced she's now dating Minnesota Vikings player Ivan Pace Jr. after her dramatic split from Cody Ford.

The influencer -- who boasts more than 2 million followers on the video app -- went to her Instagram to show she was at U.S. Bank Stadium for Minnesota's win over the San Francisco 49ers this past Sunday ... rocking a Vikings shirt, jean shorts and some white cowboy boots.

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While Pace is not in Robillard's photos, the two were spotted together on the sidelines prior to kickoff -- hugging and posing for a quick photo together before Pace returned to his team warmups.

Joey Chestnut Joins Bengals' Bratwurst Contest ... Break Time's Over!!!

The 83 hot dogs probably haven't even left Joey Chestnut's system yet, but Jaws already has his next gig approaching in a matter of days -- he's slated to compete in a bratwurst-eating contest at the Cincinnati Bengals' season opener!!

Chestnut put on a record-setting performance against Takeru Kobayashi in the 'Unfinished Beef' event on Monday ... defeating his nemesis by a whopping 17 tube steaks.

While many expected Chestnut to take some time to recover after the insane outing, the competitive-eating G.O.A.T. is proving he only needs a couple days before getting back to business ... agreeing to do a 5 vs. 1 Oktoberfest bratwurst challenge as part of the halftime entertainment when Cincy hosts the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Joe Burrow Hi, My Name Is ... Bleached Buzz Draws Eminem Comparisons

Joe Burrow looks like he's ready to have a plate of mom's spaghetti ... 'cause the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback debuted a drastic new appearance ahead of training camp -- and it's giving Eminem.

The hunky gunslinger -- who chopped off his luscious locks a few weeks back -- decided to bleach the little amount of hair he has left ... and it's certainly got the people talking.

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The 27-year-old is no stranger to being a blondie -- he rocked a similar look when he was a star at Athens High School in Ohio a decade ago.

TikTok Star Tianna Robillard Claims Cody Ford Cheated On Her ... While On The Bengals

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TikTok star Tianna Robillard is opening up about her split from her fiancé, Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Cody Ford ... with Robillard accusing him of cheating on her!

Robillard hopped on "Hot Mess with Alix Earle" to discuss her high-profile breakup with the five-year NFL veteran -- who proposed to TR in April.

Tianna -- who has 1.9 million TikTok followers -- said while issues popped up between the two during their two years together, things came to a head when she had an opportunity to travel to Paris for work ... a trip Ford could not join due to his football schedule.

Joe Burrow Shaves Off Hair ... Buzz Cut For Camp!!!

Joey Brrr is looking more like Joey Buzz these days ... check out Joe Burrow's new hairdo -- he's now rockin' a shaved head!

The Pro Bowl quarterback was working out at a gym this week in preparation for the start of the Cincinnati Bengals' training camp ... and as someone was filming their training sesh -- Burrow appeared in the background without his signature brown locks.

It sent some Bengals fans into a frenzy -- as, after all, the hair was luscious.

Joe Burrow My Backless Suit ... Ruthlessly Roasted By Friends!!!

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Joe Burrow's fashion show debut this offseason has come at a price ... the Cincinnati Bengals superstar revealed nearly every one of his friends has relentlessly roasted him over the backless fit he modeled!

The signal caller joined the guys on Monday's episode of "Pardon My Take" ... and when the topic of his buzzworthy Paris Fashion Week outfit came up, he made it known he's taken repeated jabs from his buds over it all.

In fact, Burrow stated he's been ribbed in "just about every group chat I could possibly be roasted in."

Joe Burrow Rocks (Quarter) Backless 'Fit ... In Fashion Show W/ Justin Jefferson

Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson took their talents from the gridiron to the runway this weekend ... strutting their stuff in a fashion show!!

The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback and the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver were front and center during Paris Fashion Week ... making their debuts in an event with Vogue.

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The two former LSU superstars rocked similar suits ... except for one big difference -- Burrow's 'fit featured much less fabric in the back.

Tianna Robillard, Cody Ford Engagement Off ... After Two Months

A popular couple in the NFL is dunzo -- TikToker Tianna Robillard and her Bengals lineman fiancé Cody Ford have called off their relationship after getting engaged just this past April.

Fans started to speculate something was amiss after both Ford and Robillard deleted each other off their respective Instagram accounts this week.

The speculation only grew after the influencer posted a TikTok featuring Sabrina Carpenter's new song, "Please Please Please" -- which contains the lyrics "Heartbreak is one thing, my ego's another I beg you, don't embarrass me, motherf*****."

Joe Burrow Fans Fall For Fake Hairdo Pic

No, Joe Burrow doesn't have a new mane that would make Simba jealous ... but a ton of NFL fans thought that was the case this week -- when an edited pic of the Cincinnati Bengals superstar spread like wildfire on social media.

The Photoshopped snap shows No. 9 sporting some luscious locks as he poses for the camera ... with many comparing the look to Anakin Skywalker in "Star Wars" or Sunshine from "Remember The Titans."

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A quick search on Joey B's Instagram confirms the guy has maintained a short cut throughout the offseason ... but apparently, people just blindly wanted the fake image to be true, so they just ran with it.

Cincinnati Bengals Burrow's Back!!! ... QB Spotted Throwing For 1st Time Since Surgery

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Rejoice, Bengals fans ... Joe Burrow's back!!!

The Cincinnati superstar was spotted chuckin' the pigskin around on Monday for the first time since he underwent wrist surgery in 2023 ... and he looked goooood.

In a six-second clip posted to the Bengals' official X account, you can see Burrow -- with a white compression sleeve around his throwing arm -- flicking a football off his hand with ease during the start of one of Cincy's offseason workouts.

Chad Johnson I've Spoken W/ Tee Higgins He And Bengals 'Will Work It Out!!!'

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Breathe easy, Bengals fans ... Chad Johnson tells TMZ Sports he's been in touch with Tee Higgins recently, and he's confident the wide receiver's gripe with Cincinnati will get smoothed over sooner rather than later.

If you've missed it, the Bengals star wideout has been upset with his contract situation in Cincy for a while now ... after he and the team have repeatedly disagreed on the figures of his annual salary.

Reportedly, Higgins wants a deal near $25 mil a year, but the Bengals haven't been willing to pay him that. In fact, they've been so far apart, the Cincinnati franchise tagged him earlier this year -- meaning if the two sides don't reach an agreement soon, the wideout will have to play on a one-year pact worth roughly $21 million.

NFL's Giovani Bernard Heartbroken Over Newborn's Death ... 'Our Little Warrior'

Retired NFL running back Giovani Bernard's family experienced a devastating tragedy this month ... revealing their newborn son passed away.

32-year-old Bernard announced the heartbreaking news on Wednesday ... sharing his grief with an emotional message to his child.

"You were loved from the moment we learned of your presence, spoken too [sic] daily and prayed for by many," the former Bengals and Buccaneers player said. "Your heart was strong and you were so playful from the moment we were able to lay eyes on you."

"We are grateful to have held you and had our little time together," he added. "The moment was brief but filled with a whirlwind of emotions. From pure joy to seeing you for the first time to uncontrollable sadness."

Gabriel was the second child for Giovani and Chloe, who got married back in 2019. They welcomed their first son, Julian, in 2021.

Bernard continued ... "Mama, papa and Julz love you very and you will always be our little warrior. We love you Gabriel."

Gio also acknowledged his strong wife ... saying, "You are more than what I could’ve imagined in a spouse, mother, and partner. You truly are remarkable. Our story together continues."

"🖤 2/8/24"