⚡ FLASH NEWS: NFL fans explode online demanding an end to referee betting after a controversial roughness call sparks chaos between Packers and Bears WRs.QQ
NFL fans were upset with referees after they flagged Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon following an altercation with Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden. The wideout choked Nixon after they exchanged a few words, right in front of two referees. The incident resulted in a flag thrown at Nixon.
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The decision upset plenty of fans. Many accused the referees of betting on games and exhorted the NFL to do a better job selecting the officials.
“@nfl. Ban referee betting,” one fan said.
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@nfl. Ban referee betting.
“Started… lol straight put his hand around his throat. Refs are biased and betting on gamea,” another fan said.
Started… lol straight put his hand around his throat. Refs are biased and betting on gamea
“Yall should get refs that can see,” another fan said.
Yall should get refs that can see
Others criticized that, although Burden was the instigator, Nixon was the one punished.
“Burden held him by the throat,” one fan said.
“Bro throat punched Nixon and Nixon got flagged lmfao,” another fan said.
“They have to save the bears from Green Bay because the talent disparity is so great lmfao. How it’s been the last few years,” another fan said.
The referees called unnecessary roughness on Nixon. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur was fuming after the decision.
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The Packers and Bears took off after that moment, scoring 42 points combined in a duel that was decided in the final seconds. Nixon ended up having a crucial participation at the end of the game.
Keisean Nixon sealed the game for the Packers
After starring in the second quarter incident, Keisean Nixon had the last laugh over Luther Burden and the entire Chicago Bears team. The Bears threatened to tie the game with 22 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
Caleb Williams threw the ball to the end zone, but Nixon caught it to call game.
