Sources familiar with the investigation allege that these referees deliberately skewed game outcomes by penalizing opposing teams more heavily or by overlooking infractions committed by the Chiefs.

The claim suggests that the alleged scheme could span multiple seasons, with a focus on key games that have shaped the Chiefs’ dominance in the NFL, including their Super Bowl victories. If proven true, the implications for the sport would be enormous, threatening to tarnish the reputation of the league and its officials.

What Does the NFL Say?

The NFL has responded with a statement acknowledging the receipt of the petition, noting that the allegations are being taken seriously. Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed that the league would conduct an independent investigation into the matter, led by former federal prosecutor, Janet Johnson, who is known for her work on high-profile cases involving corruption.

“We are committed to upholding the integrity of the game, and we will thoroughly review all evidence and allegations related to officiating,” said Goodell in the official statement. “The NFL has a zero-tolerance policy for any misconduct, and we will take the appropriate action based on the findings of the investigation.”

However, the NFL has not specified a timeline for when the investigation will be completed, nor have they indicated whether any games or seasons could be impacted by the findings. Fans and team officials alike are anxiously awaiting further details, knowing that this investigation could take months or even longer to fully resolve.

The crucial play in Chiefs vs. Raiders that viewers missed because of a “admin error”: Did they manipulate it?

The drama unfolded in the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium.

NFL fans were left fuming after Amazon Prime Video’s broadcast of the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders game on Black Friday missed a pivotal moment due to a commercial break and a controversial “administrative error” by officials.

The drama unfolded in the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium after a punt play. Prime Video cut to commercial, and when the broadcast resumed, the Chiefs had better field position than expected.

Confusion reigned as fans realized that a penalty initially called on Kansas City had been reversed during the break. Officials ruled it an “administrative error,” explaining on air that they had mistakenly penalized the Chiefs instead of the Raiders.

The play was redone after the correction, allowing Kansas City to start their drive with improved field position-a moment that did not sit well with fans.

Fans quickly took to social media to express their frustration, both with Amazon Prime’s broadcast and the officiating.

“Since when during commercial break do we change penalties because it’s an administrative error? Chiefs fans will sit here and tell you it’s not rigged,” one wondered.

Another added: “The Chiefs are being bailed by the refs early. Punt redo due to ‘administrative error’ of the ref calling the penalty on the Chiefs instead of Raiders.”

To make matters worse, Amazon Prime Video also experienced streaming outages reported by users on DownDetector around kickoff time. This dampened excitement for its special Black Friday slot, replacing the usual Thursday Night Football broadcast.

Unlike Amazon’s typically smooth Thursday NFL coverage, fans reported interruptions and lag in addition to the officiating controversy.

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This isn’t the first time NFL officiating has come under fire this season, but the optics of a penalty reversal benefiting the Chiefs-a team often accused of receiving favorable calls-only fueled skepticism.

Fans criticized the lack of transparency in explaining the correction and were livid that such a crucial moment was missed live due to commercials.