NFL is Rigged: Week 18 edition

[ToxSocks]

The CP consensus is that the NFL is rigged. Welp, as such, I think it’d be great to discuss this week’s script.

The NFL is rigged, so this should be easy. As easy as predicting a WWE In-Ring interview being rudely interrupted by a rival with a steel chair.

Call your shot, what kind of week 18 shenanigans is the NFL up to?

Las Vegas vs L.A: Which new stadium does the NFL prefer? TWO teams in L.A make the playoffs?

Will the NFL write in a tie game sending BOTH to the playoffs?

Will they sneak the Steelers in for one last hoorah for Ruthlessraper?

Or will they write in Lamar Jackson because he generates ratings?

Will they give the most prestigious player (Mahomes) the #1 seed, or do they want to see the Chiefs in the WC round for extra ratings?

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Can we just have one thread for the "NFL is rigged" conspiracy followers?

If its all rigged and outcomes pre-determined. Why even be a fan? Or take time to post on here?

I will be posting a new thread every week after receiving the prior week's results. These threads are for predictions to see who, if anyone, can figure out the NFL's master plan. Ramblings about the who and why are inherently part of the discussion, but this thread and those that follow are for predictions and results.

In a rigged league where games are predetermined for one reason or another, it's suffice to say "they" have already determined the playoff contenders, winners, and eventual SB winner.

Lets see who can crack the code, and lets see who's rigged theory (because there is no concensus as to the who/why) bares evidence.

[ToxSocks]

Here are your top 10 most penalized teams in the league


Dallas Cowboys .....122
Las Vegas Raiders .....120
Houston Texans .....110
Buffalo Bills .....109
Cleveland Browns .....108
Arizona Cardinals .....108
Minnesota Vikings .....107
Los Angeles Chargers .....106
Kansas City Chiefs .....106
Carolina Panthers .....106

[ToxSocks]

In terms of yardage, your top 3 in order are Raiders, Cowboys, 49ers.

So if the Raiders are favored by the NFL for the multitude of reasons already stated, why are they so heavily penalized?

What is the NFL up to here? Why are they working so diligently against them?

Clearly, we're not seeing the bigger picture here.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

Here are your top 10 most penalized teams in the league


Dallas Cowboys .....122
Las Vegas Raiders .....120
Houston Texans .....110
Buffalo Bills .....109
Cleveland Browns .....108
Arizona Cardinals .....108
Minnesota Vikings .....107
Los Angeles Chargers .....106
Kansas City Chiefs .....106
Carolina Panthers .....106

nEw StAdIuMs

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by displacedinMN

How can you explain the Chiefs/Pitt game at pitt a few years ago., We are legit up 2-4 scores, then BOOM Ben gets DPI in his favor. Game is close.

Are you saying there was a phantom DPI?

Because this narrative of "yeah, so there was a hold on the kickoff return, bUt YoU cAn CaLl A hOlD oN eVeRy PlAy!" is reeruned.... and then later when receiver's helmet gets turned 90 degrees, but the fix is in!

[Fish]

Originally Posted by displacedinMN

If it is not rigged for a win, it is rigged for ratings.

How can you explain the Chiefs/Pitt game at pitt a few years ago., We are legit up 2-4 scores, then BOOM Ben gets DPI in his favor. Game is close.

Cicny/KC-we are killing them. Game gets turned to another game in many markets. Then with a few carefully make calls, Cincy makes a comeback. Makes the game more interesting so the people watching continue to watch.

What the-carefully made calls-do is puts the game in jeopardy for both teams. Changes the momentum.

Again, the NFL's revenue is not dependent on the ratings of individual games. That's not how it works. The NFL does not make more money showing a game if the ratings happen to be higher. TV contracts are all contracted out well in advance.

[displacedinMN]

I liked the statement about biases from the refs. Maybe subconsciously, they are not showing equality.

I will end that there

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by Fish

Again, the NFL's revenue is not dependent on the ratings of individual games. That's not how it works. The NFL does not make more money showing a game if the ratings happen to be higher. TV contracts are all contracted out well in advance.

I was curious about that the other day and asked that question in terms of what it means to the NFL, since TV contracts are for like 10 years or whatever... the whole Vegas betting lines and making money for rich people at least makes more sense if they were to steer games.

[Chiefnj2]

Anyone have any access to data about teams that play a high % of press coverage having more penalties called on the DBs? It would make sense that if your DBs are more aggressive/bump and run that you are likely to be called for contact after 5 yards, hands to the face, etc.

[Red Dawg]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

Here are your top 10 most penalized teams in the league


Dallas Cowboys .....122
Las Vegas Raiders .....120
Houston Texans .....110
Buffalo Bills .....109
Cleveland Browns .....108
Arizona Cardinals .....108
Minnesota Vikings .....107
Los Angeles Chargers .....106
Kansas City Chiefs .....106
Carolina Panthers .....106

In 2019 the Bucs were number one. Did they change coaches? Nope. They added Brady and his fake greatness knocked them clear off the list. Makes you say mmmmmmmmmmm.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

"Middle Ground"

You'll have to define what that actually is. The theories range all the way from a few refs trying to earn some vegas cash to full blown scripted, everyone is in on it to the point of self sabotaging their own team.

Where your theory falls in that range doesn't matter. What matters is that you post your predictions based on your theories.

I think some games are officiated to increase the odds of the desired outcome. However, that officiating can be overcome and not lead to the desired result. That's the middle ground I see. It's not scripted, the coaches and players aren't in on it...

However, anyone who doesn't see a bias after watching the Saints lose to the Rams, or the Chiefs to the Pats in 2018, to create a Pats vs. Rams Superbowl is intellectually blind.

[wachashi]

The NFL just agreed to a deal to host Thursday Night Football exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The deal will run for 11 seasons and is worth $1 billion - with a "B"

Ratings matter a whole hell of a lot when it's time to negotiate those billion-dollar deals.

The NFL's revenue is directly correlated to ratings. Just because deals are negotiated far in advance doesn't make them less meaningful. It just means they matter more when it's time to negotiate new deals.

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Originally Posted by IowaHawkeyeChief

I think some games are officiated to increase the odds of the desired outcome. However, that officiating can be overcome and not lead to the desired result. That's the middle ground I see. It's not scripted, the coaches and players aren't in on it...

However, anyone who doesn't see a bias after watching the Saints lose to the Rams, or the Chiefs to the Pats in 2018, to create a Pats vs. Rams Superbowl is intellectually blind.

Again, spot on.

I'm not really sure who this thread is supposed to be trolling. There are maybe 2-3 people that I've seen on the entire board that think the whole thing is rigged WWE style, so I'm not sure what the point is of lumping us all together.

It's exactly like you said, if you don't think certain games are steered via officiating, you're just incredibly naive. I don't know how anyone could have watched those games you mentioned and not figured it out after that, if they hadn't already.

[Red Dawg]

Originally Posted by wachashi

The NFL just agreed to a deal to host Thursday Night Football exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The deal will run for 11 seasons and is worth $1 billion - with a "B"

Ratings matter a whole hell of a lot when it's time to negotiate those billion-dollar deals.

The NFL's revenue is directly correlated to ratings. Just because deals are negotiated far in advance doesn't make them less meaningful. It just means they matter more when it's time to negotiate new deals.

You make an excellent point about ratings and money. Since Roger took over I don't feel like playoff teams are just left up to chance. Every game is not some snow job but teams with star players don't get bounced from the playoffs anymore. Prime example is NE vs. Jax a few years ago. Jax is kicking their ass then in the second half flags start flying in favor of NE and a clear fumble recovery for a td is taken away from Jax. Jax didn't have star players outside of Ramsey so they lost.

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief

Again, spot on.

I'm not really sure who this thread is supposed to be trolling. There are maybe 2-3 people that I've seen on the entire board that think the whole thing is rigged WWE style, so I'm not sure what the point is of lumping us all together.

It's exactly like you said, if you don't think certain games are steered via officiating, you're just incredibly naive. I don't know how anyone could have watched those games you mentioned and not figured it out after that, if they hadn't already.

"Lumping us all together".

Again, for the billionth time, "Rigged" theories range wildly. I can't have a thread for just one specific rigged theory just because that happens to be the one you subscribe to.

The who, why and to what extent varies.

The end result, no matter what the who, why and extent may be, is that outcomes are predetermined.