:spock: There is no 'favorable' rigging towards certain teams, it all comes down to the script. It is predetermined.

The Chiefs were favored by 5.5 points over the Bengals right? Once the Chiefs got ahead by 14 in the first half and were just easily carving them up, I knew the flags were gonna start flying. And right on cue, they came. Big return? Nah, holding. Big run on 3rd and 2? Nah, holding. Big stop on 3rd down? Nah, pass interference. False start on the Bengals on a big play late in the game? Nah, encroachment on the defense.

The 18 penalties they got on their final "game winning drive" was just the icing on the cake. This cake:

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Yep, it’s just like freaking clockwork every goddamn time. It’s so blatantly obvious when it starts happening that it boggles my mind that some people actually don’t see it, especially with so much money on the line. That some people actually think this does not happen. It’s laughable.

Watch the NFL long enough kid and you will realize games are steered. The Chiefs were allowed to play physical football in the postseason all the way up to last year's superbowl where magically it was called against old fart and the Bucs. Meanwhile they were allowed to tackle or receivers for no calls. That does not make a difference???

Games are steered. Not rigged but absolutely steered a certain way.

I think the issue with your average fan accepting reality....is the fact they've always assumed it was legit without ever doing any real research.

I mean as kid going to games...it all seemed official and above board. Right? Stadiums, Mayors, cheerleaders...lunchboxes and jackets....minus the betting line posted every week in the newspaper....ignore that detail and Jimmy the Greek.

It's never been legit...ever. That is just an assumption based on ignorance. It has never been legally registered as a sport...it is technically an "entertainment" corporation. They can fix any game they want and it's all perfectly legal. They arent committing any crime...why do think coaches and announcers arent allowed to criticize the officials? They are untouchable. Think about how ridiculous that is...Andy couldn't say what he was thinking because they will take his money for being truthful..

It's a racket...but in fairness...it's THEIR racket. It's their monopoly and they can make their own rules. The moment they register it as a "sport"...it all goes out the door. There are legal ramifications at that point...the WWF is the only other entity with an entertainment designation. MLB and NBA are an official sport.

I bet the Raiders get screwed big time against the Chargers if the game is at all competitive.

1. It's POSSIBLE...but highly unlikely. Again, if they're not up to the challenge, maybe find some people who aren't doctors or entertainment attorneys to take their places? If you, me, coaches, or players were that consistently terrible at their jobs, then replacements would be found. Yet, no one is allowed to ever even talk about how "inconsistent" the officiating has become, lest the long arm of the shield comes down.

2. We all know there was an egregious hold by one of our offensive linemen who shall remain unnamed to protect the guilty on the WASP play in the Super Bowl.
I have eyes.

3. The next time the Chiefs benefit from 3 bad calls in one game will maybe be the first time.

Earlier in the week maybe.

Line went to 3.5 right after the ref change was announced and then closed at 3.

People have so much invested, emotionally, financially...

Cognitive dissonance. Look it up. Proof is right in their face and they'll explain it away.

This is a league started by mobsters so they could have something to make books for on Sundays because horseracing was illegal on Sundays.

It's NEVER been anything BUT a racket.

I cant even make a call on it...betting against the more popular team that is based Las Vegas? Is that wise?

SoFi is going to have home games this post-season...and the Chargers could win 3 straight SBs and nobody in LA would give a shit...they are a San Diego transplant team...and always will be.

The one neutralizer is promoting Herbert...but they can do that during the regular season.

There is another angle...KC wont play the Raiders in round 1...they will get the Colts. Chargers would play KC...as shitty as the Bengals game was officiated...they arent rolling through the playoffs with Mahomes gone in the first round...

Chiefs would get the Raiders in round 2 is they were to win (I think)...the NFL ultimately wants a Bengals rematch. They put those "hype' wheels in motion last Sunday...

This thread has gone off the deep end of the loony bin.

Cool story. You gonna tell me pro wrestling is real, too?

I'll bet you still believe in Sandy Claws and the Easter Bunny...

Are you ever going to answer my question about why the NFL needed the Bengals to score a FG and not a TD, so that they would cover the spread, when they were 3 point underdogs?

In case you need a reminder.