In a shocking (but not entirely surprising) move, the NFL Referees Association has spoken out about allegations that it favored the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2025 Super Bowl.

āThese theories are absurd and offensive!ā the league said in an official statement. āWe are professional and fair referees, and we would never intentionally favor any team.ā

Of course, the league didnāt stop there. It also threatened to sue anyone who made false accusations about it. āWe will not tolerate anyone attempting to tarnish our reputation,ā the statement continued.
Reactions on social media were mixed. Some praised the league for āstanding up for the truth,ā while others criticized them for being too āsensitive.ā
āThe NFL Referees Association should focus on improving the quality of their work instead of worrying about what people say on social media,ā one Twitter user wrote.
āI agree with the NFL Referees Association,ā another wrote. āItās unfair to accuse them of bias without evidence.ā
Itās unclear at this point whether the leagueās threats will stop people from making accusations against them. But one thing is for sure: itās sparked a heated debate on the issue.
And in a related development, some fans have begun to float new conspiracy theories about why the NFL Referees Association made the statement. āMaybe theyāre trying to cover something up,ā one Reddit user wrote.
Weāll continue to monitor this story and update you as more information becomes available.