Analysts and fans have been claiming to boycott the Super Bowl because they believe the NFL is rigged, especially after a recent match between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills.
The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
On Sunday night, the Chiefs defeated the Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship Game, and earlier in the day, the Eagles defeated the Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship Game.
Among NFL fans, the upcoming Super Bowl 59 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles on February 9, 2025, has recently been the focus of boycott discussions.
Thousands of fans have voiced their displeasure with the match, prompting calls for a boycott for various reasons.
Additionally, fans expressed disappointment over the choice to have Kendrick Lamar perform during the halftime show.
Since this Super Bowl will occur in New Orleans, Lil Wayne, a city native, specifically expressed his public hurt at the NFL passing him over.
Given his strong ties to the city and the football community, he claimed that the NFL passing him over “broke” him.
New Orleans fans backed Lil Wayne’s opinions, leading to numerous discussions about cultural representation in halftime shows.
Furthermore, State Farm has canceled its planned Super Bowl commercial after coming under fire for not renewing insurance for thousands of California homeowners, particularly in the wake of recent wildfires.
To all NFL Fans, it is our job to make sure this is the LEAST watched Super Bowl ever.
— Lions Superfan Carl McJenkins (@CarlMcJenkins) January 27, 2025
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Disillusioned Fans Are Shunning the Super Bowl, Claiming The NFI Is Rigged!
Fans accused the NFL of rigging the game after the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC championship.
In the fourth quarter, Josh Allen, the quarterback for the Bills, attempted a fourth-and-inches play, but officials called him short, even though it looked like he had reached the first down marker.
Additionally, the hashtag #Rigged was popular on social media, particularly Twitter, and many people agreed with the theory.
Due to bias in officiating, Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, declared that he would no longer be watching football.
I’m quitting watching football. There is no other way to teach @nflcommish a lesson. This is blatant cheating. #nflrigged pic.twitter.com/fGzya6LOQX
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) January 27, 2025
In response, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said he does not pay attention to theories that suggest officials favor his team. Also, he believes referees try to make fair decisions.
Additionally, some supporters still publicly voice their suspicions. They cited questionable officiating and positive outcomes for well-liked teams and athletes.
Fans have also demanded more openness in presiding decisions, such as sophisticated replay tools and more fair explanations for controversial calls.
Some think the league prioritizes entertainment value and favoritism. They believe this could indirectly influence how games are played, even if they don’t believe the game is rigged.
Despite the fact that these incidents have raised concerns about the league’s and the game’s fairness, it is important to keep in mind that there are 32 teams in the NFL.
With 53 players on each team’s active roster, it is impossible to keep everyone silent.
Additional Information
- Every one of the 32 NFL teams is worth more than $5 billion, but the Cincinnati Bengals are the least valuable in the league at $5.25 billion, a huge increase from their 2023 valuation of $3.5 billion.
- At Super Bowl 59, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will play a rematch of Super Bowl LVII.
- Fox Sports Live Tubi, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV are among the streaming services and TV broadcasts where fans can watch the Super Bowl.
