Link: Sarah Thomas To Be First Woman To Officiate NFL Playoff Game
I recall when this woman started officiating NFL games she made some notably bad calls drawing BB's wrath. Apparently she has grown beyond being a Goodell PR stunt and working a playoff game is a landmark for her. Like any good official, her legacy should be defined by not being unduly noticed in the course of doing her job.
Which brings to mind that a primer on officials' individual responsibilities is a good thing to revisit now and then. Link: Interactive: NFL Officials' Roles and Responsibilities | NFL Football Operations
I recall when this woman started officiating NFL games she made some notably bad calls drawing BB's wrath. Apparently she has grown beyond being a Goodell PR stunt and working a playoff game is a landmark for her. Like any good official, her legacy should be defined by not being unduly noticed in the course of doing her job.

Which brings to mind that a primer on officials' individual responsibilities is a good thing to revisit now and then. Link: Interactive: NFL Officials' Roles and Responsibilities | NFL Football Operations