Is The NFL fake/rigged/scripted?

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If you've been watching football for any length of time you probably know what I'm talking about. But if you would go back and watch old games from 20-30 years ago you'll see a big difference. In the past you can see, hear and feel the impact of them going full speed delivering hard hits and really giving it their all. What I see when I look at football today especially the NFL it just looks so scripted and choreographed kind of like professional wrestling. And I'm willing to bet money the Kansas City Chiefs will become the first team ever to win three Super bowls in a row because they have fallen in love with little Patty mahomes. It's kind of a joke at this point. Does anyone else have similar thoughts?

Finchie40 · Accepted Answer

Yes it’s rigged just like the WWE and other sports are as well, it all comes down to money and marketing and sponsorships. Sports aren’t the same like they use to be back in the day. I have witnessed a lot of bullshit in sports games to the point it’s definitely rigged to make money. Why I barely ever watch sports anymore , if I do watch it , it’s just for entertainment purposes , but I am no longer a die hard fan like I use to be cuz I know most of this bullshit. I will still root for my teams , but I know it’s fixed like the WWE , which people still support that , knowing it’s fake and set up. If the Harlem Globetrotters can do it, so can athletes as well. Money talks

hahahmm · Accepted Answer

Yes. All pro sports are rigged to some degree. And they've gotten worse over time till within a few years they will be like pro wrestling. The Taylor Swift thing is totally scripted like a pro wrestling story. From day one of the season the NFL knew who would be going to the Super Bowl.

Athletic Chloe · Accepted Answer

Many fans express concerns about the NFL feeling scripted or rigged, often due to controversial calls or perceived favoritism towards certain teams. Over the years, changes in rules have aimed to enhance player safety, impacting the style of play and intensity. However, the idea that the NFL is rigged isn't supported by concrete evidence. The league prioritizes unpredictability to maintain fan interest. The Kansas City Chiefs’ success is attributed to their skilled roster and strategic gameplay, rather than a predetermined script. Your perception is shared by some, though opinions vary widely among fans. 🏈

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KostasKouvalis · Answer

I can't comment on the hits. Could that be because of new regulations for safety? Maybe they're not necessarily "fixing matches", but maybe certain calls are going Kansas Cities way. I wouldn't be surprised, because the same thing happened to CONCACAF. Teams aren't necessarily throwing matches, although the Mexico-Qatar game was questionable, but for the past decade it's blatantly obvious that the refs have been doing everything to ensure that Mexico reaches the final, because Mexico brings money.

This mainly seems to be a problem in the US. CONCACAF is the only federation where one country holds a monopoly over hosting, and this has completely ruined the sanctity of the game. The one time they didn't have either the US or Mexico in the final, almost no one showed up.

I would not be surprised at all if the same thing is happening in the US. US federation have completely ruined sports in the country, because they care too much about money.

I won't be surprised in the slightest if you end up being right, about Kansas.

And I agree. I'm so sick of hearing about Patrick Mahone and people drooling over him. Like there aren't any other good players.

Anonymous · Answer

As an F1 fan, I know a thing or two about sports being rigged to favor certain drivers, and there have been many many sporting events that do their darndest to make it look like fair play, but really it's foul play. The NFL, like most sporting leagues thrives on your money. How do they get that? By appealing to the larger story. As you've said, a three peat would just tie a bow on a story that is writing itself. Mahomes and his rise and the ongoing saga of Taylor Swift's boyfriend, which is concurrently putting cheeks in the seats. Sus calls, a little nudge nudge here and there, its all possible. Will it ever be proven, is another deal altogether.

Anonymous · Answer

Look, sure Kansas City has gotten the benefit of two bad calls in the championship game that led to their victory and a few more in the divisional game that also helped them to victory on top of receiving more slightly debatable calls that also led them to more victories to secure home field advantage throughout the playoffs.

But, what you’re forgetting is that if Kansas City doesn’t go to the Super Bowl, then neither does Taylor Swift. We simply cannot have that. Football will not survive another year if Taylor Swift doesn’t show up again. If that means the refs are in on the scheme, so be it.

Now get down on your knees and pray to the great St. Mahomes that he has allowed you to live laugh and love another day.

Drumlin2001 · Answer

Can't say j see a lot of American football. But if you look at proper football, in uk the game is vastly different to how it was even 20 years ago. They've changed kids football to remove heading the ball, players get yellow and red cards for barely any contact. Even rugby has even watered down in scrums and tackles. Sports have tried to remove the physical contact due to health and safety. It's arguably gone too far

Lynx122 · Answer

Yes there's definitely favoritism. The 3rd & 4th down /first down call against the Bills for instance. But I feel like those refs always just run in and put the ball backwards a few inches no matter what actually happened during the play. They don't actually place the ball accurately. In todays game they could easily find a better way to spot the ball but they don't seem to care. I feel like refereeing becomes more of an issue over time is it just because I'm older and more aware of it or is it actually getting worse?

I don't even watch the NBA or NFL much anymore I'll watch the highlights of the superbowl and I watched the highlights of the conference championships but that's it. And Basketball I kinda stopped caring. If Steph could do well again I'd watch but they've been struggling for years.

I'll watch baseball because of Ohtani next season and I follow esports still but I don't know. Even in european football the refereeing is shit and has been for ever.

Stevepro68 · Answer

Well there is a definite concerning trend of the NFL developing, a close business relationship with sports gambling. FanDuel etc. Having a franchise team in Las vegas. That said there is a bit of a confirmation bias against teams that win frequently and focusing on the unlikely favorable calls. Officials are human beings the make human errors. It's impossible to look back at something and not see flaws with hindsight. The NFL has systematically changed the game to a more TV friendly offense weighted game. There is no doubt. Sometimes claiming it's player safety. Which they clearly could care less about. My overall opinion is not at this time but they are pushing the limits.

shortster · Answer

The NFL isn't scripted, you are suffering from confirmation bias. Whereby you are looking for bad calls that help the Chiefs and simultaneously ignoring the bad calls that hurt them. It is difficult for most people to be unbiased with sports; we all love our teams and can't accept their shortcomings, at least not at first. If you take the recent Bills at Chiefs game. Yes it was a close game and there were plays that if called differently could have changed the results. But in the first half, the Bills went for two after a touchdown right before halftime. Then again on their next touchdown, both attempts failed. Later on the Chiefs found themselves in a situation where going for two actually made sense (up by 5 in the 4th quarter before the try); and were successful. This three point difference was the difference between winning and going into overtime.

katiesmuff · Answer

Sometimes you have to wonder! Many times the refs seem to be favoring one team over another with it sometimes actually the deciding factor of who wins which is really wrong. Especially very blanent mistakes that both TV and those at the Game can see the error.

malarkey · Answer

I don't know. I never really paid attention to it. I hear a lot of black men like to get on their knees while wearing pink ribbons and that they have tranny cheerleaders. Sounds like it is gay enough to be on netflix so maybe you're onto something.

In_Trance · Answer

It's fake as fuck; has been for our entire lives. Too much money on the line to leave things to chance

exitseven · Answer

All pro sports are fixed in some way. Sports betting has become so big and so much money is involved there are players that are getting a taste in exchange for taking a dive.

Darklydarkened · Answer

I once tried to watch NFL, but all I remember from that attempt is advertisements I was forced to see every 30 second

HungTexan · Answer

No. These guys are super competitive. Officials are only human, and most of the time when they review a call they get it right. The Chiefs are just that good, and sometimes they are lucky as well.

KittygosMeoWW · Answer

Most likely all I know is there’s a lot of criminals that are idolized. Aaron Hernandez wasn’t the first or last dangerous NFL player speaking from experience.

AviatorTom · Answer

It's not fake, but the NFL does appear to favor certain teams, those that increase ratings and revenue.

NicholasRedone · Answer

Its entertainment.  🏈 As well as being a sport

RingOfFire · Answer

It's fake and scripted if the Indians win (That's right I called them the Indians! So sue me!) It's real if the Patriots win. 👍

NathanDavis · Answer

only someone who has never played a true sport would ever think you can "script" an NFL game...

but you said rigged... there's definitely bias and favoritism, for sure... and very VERY questionable moments, yes

you also said is not the same as decades ago... THAT's for sure... since the rules keep changing every single year

Anonymous · Answer

if we go back and look, the EXACT season that all the announcers began saying "there's so much parity in the league", is the EXACT season that they started endorsing sports gambling. All of a sudden, any game could be won by any team regardless of how much they sucked. It was basically an overnight change. Every season now keeps showing how much the games are rigged/controlled/scripted now. And it's all for gambling purposes.

chrissykerdock · Answer

football is more predictable than other sports but they're not rigged

Anonymous · Answer

the referees could rig the calls in favor of a specific team but athletes still control themselves. I guess, unless it's 100% perfect, there's always some rigging going on

LazerBean · Answer

I think this year has left us without a doubt that it is extremely rigged. I'm not even a football fan and I can see that

Wise4myage · Answer

Yeah, that was clearly a first down when Buffalo led by one point.

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

Bad officiating compered to 20-30 years ago because the payers are FAR bigger, stronger and faster while the zebras remain middle-aged (a few perhaps older) trying to keep up with their far fitter juniors

Breezie2024 · Answer

When you have that many guys running around on the field the odds of winning on a bet is 50/50. I am not sure I'd want to bet on a hunch. No I don't think it's rigged.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

No. Something bitter losers say when their favorite team loses a game. There are about 200 plays in a NFL game, one or two bad calls didn't cost any team the game. They just lost to a better team.

LiamJHayden · Answer

Scripted, no. Rigged, maybe a bit. Some teams/players do seem to get favorable calls and spots of the ball after a tackle.

Staximus · Answer

Sports have been rigged as long as organized crime has been involved in betting, which has been well over 100 years.

Massageman · Answer

I've given up on pro sports ages ago, fixed or broken.

TheStaleMarshmellow · Answer

Anyone. You look at Tom Brady and tell me it's not

Twalli · Answer

There have been a lot of changes to make it safer for the players. Andy Reid knows how to use his players to the best of their ability, that's why they're one of the best teams in the NFL currently.

Tomisworthless · Answer

No I think Eagles will win just as with against Brady

Cubus · Answer

It is scripted that you cannot get relegated.

IWILLPLEASEYOU · Answer

Best way of being able to make a decision about it truthfully and then we could be wrong

strateguy632 · Answer

I noticed that too! It is too fake now.

blondfrog · Answer

Yes and filled with a bunch of gay juice heads.

princeofromance · Answer

It is all three in one.

BarryLiverstone · Answer

Not fake. It’s sports and competitive.

Iron_Man · Answer

it’s real to me

MikeTheGreek1979 · Answer

Seems like it though I have a dog in the game.

GlowUpGirly5 · Answer

Yep..

UknowJT93 · Answer

I hate when sports become script or direct

Anonymous · Answer

Lmao.. No.. Lay off of the crack pipe dude.

DrPepper12 · Answer

No. Lol.

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