“What Is Going On?”: ‘Reckless’ Referees Hit ‘Rigged’ Cage As NFL Fans Demand AI To Officiate Chiefs-Bengals Epic
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It is the time of the conference championship games, as the Kansas City Chiefs and Bengals have a rigorous duel. The game is in a head-to-head position, with both teams having 20 points. But Patrick Mahomes and his team edged and swept the lead to head into the Super Bowl. However, after a fourth-quarter situation, NFL fans are bitter and accusing the league of being rigged.
On a supposed dead play, the Cincinnati Bengals earned a stop on third down and were in a position to force a punt, giving them possession back and a chance to take the lead. Official Ron Torbert, however, declared the play ‘shut down’ despite any evidence. Both teams had to return to the sidelines, and they offered the Chiefs the chance to restart the down.
Controversial calls open the Rigged NFL debate
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Dov Kleiman opened the rigged debate after pointing out how the officials handed the Chiefs another third down. The Insider was questioning, “What is going on?? they’re giving the [Chiefs] another 3rd down? Is this really an actual script?”
What is going on?? they're giving the #Chiefs another 3rd down?
Is this really an actual script?
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 30, 2023
The NFL Fandom and prominent entities also jumped in to keep their thoughts over the ‘rigged’ situation.
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This user saw the need if AI to officiate the games.
We actually need AI to start reffing games
— BMB420 (@letsbereal55) January 30, 2023
Another user pointed out how neither official stopped it and the announcers also said it.
100% rigged. Not one official stopped it and the announcers even say it.
— Craig Smith (@CraigSm53060013) January 30, 2023
Saints Reporter Katherine Terrell had some savage response.
Can’t wait for the pool report to say some form of “we see nothing wrong with the call”
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) January 30, 2023
Albert Breer claimed the referee may have to pay the price for it.
The referee will pay the price for that mess by having to answer questions from one reporter on it, with everyone involved then forbidden from ever talking about it again.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 30, 2023
Moreover, ESPN’s Mike Greenberg called it an ‘Abject Disgrace.’
This is an abject disgrace.
If the play was shut down why did they let it go?
The #Bengals should be outraged. #AFCChampionshipGame— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) January 30, 2023
This user pointed out how the NFL wants the Super Bowl to pan out.
They want Kelce vs Kelce, Andy Reid vs The Eagles.
— Michael Ventura (@michael7ventura) January 30, 2023
Another user is in disbelief as to what he saw.
Literally never seen something like this smh
— Wolf (@thewolfofy) January 30, 2023
This user demands Pulitzer for the NFL’s scriptwriters.
Give the script writers a Pulitzer bruh. Absolutely scathing.
— Adept casual fan (@daelitecasual) January 30, 2023
The Chiefs brushed the win and retorted to the Bengals’ and Who Dey Nation’s trash talk.
Patrick Mahomes’ teammate had an epic retort over the Bengals’ trash talk
In the past few days, the Bengals athlete and the fanbase were trash-talking the Chiefs. Mike Hilton’s “Burrowhead” comment erupted a new fire while the Cincinnati Mayor just put gasoline into it. But after KC trashed Cin City, Travis Kelce had a fiery response.
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Travis Kelce: “BURROWHEAD MY ASS!!!!” pic.twitter.com/51jr5Ix7Fy
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) January 30, 2023
While Patrick Mahomes was doing his post-game interview, Travis Kelce came from behind and was all charged up after the win. The TE then said, “WOOOO! Burrowhead my a**! It’s Mahomes’ house.”
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The stage is officially set for the Super Bowl; The Eagles would face off against the Chiefs in Glendale, Arizona, and it could be a classic.
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