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Fool's Ball: Conference Championships Your home for all things Fool's Ball! In Memoriam Danny Lee (BENDER2)

The NFL is doing its part to contribute to the current climate of racial divisiveness by once again featuring a rendition of the “Black National Anthem” at next month’s Super Bowl in Las Vegas. “Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, activist and acclaimed actress Andra Day will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Initially known for her 2016 Grammy-nominated behemoth, “Rise Up,” which amassed over 1 billion streams and an RIAA triple-platinum certification, Day has performed alongside numerous global artists and stars,” the league said in a press release. Country music superstar Reba McEntire will sing the real national anthem the league also...

Fool's Ball: Divisional Round Your home for all things Fool's Ball! In Memoriam Danny Lee (BENDER2)

Leave it to our gigantic media conglomerates to double down on bad ideas. Repeating a controversial move from last year’s Super Bowl (and most recent sports events since 2020), the NFL has announced that they are, again, beginning the game with the so-called “Black National Anthem,” as well as the actual national anthem, at Super Bowl LVIII next month. As announced by Adam Schefter, an ESPN reporter and podcast host, on X (formerly Twitter), the NFL has chosen country legend Reba McEntire to sing the national anthem, rapper Post Malone (of all people) to sing “America the Beautiful,” and singer/actress...

NBC Bragged About Streaming Numbers for Peacock-Only Playoff Game, and Fans Didn’t Want to Hear It KARL RASMUSSEN NBC announced its ratings for the Peacock-exclusive NFL Playoff game between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday night. The network boasted some massive numbers for the game, which aired exclusively on NBC’s streaming service. According to NBC, the wild-card round game was the most streamed event of any kind ever in the United States, with more than 23 million viewers tuning in. While the network was pleased with the viewership milestones, fans weren’t quite so ecstatic. Those who didn’t...

Fool's Ball: Wildcard Weekend Your home for all things Fool's Ball! In Memoriam Danny Lee (BENDER2)

Legendary NY sports radio host Mike Francesa blasted the NFL this week ... accusing the league of putting profit over loyal fans, opting to exclusively stream the Chiefs vs. Dolphins playoff game on a paid streaming platform, and NOT free TV. "The NFL, which has the biggest, the best, and the most loyal fanbase anywhere, decides to basically thumb its nose at its fanbase and just make another greedy reach for another bundle of money, like they need it," Francesa said on his BetRivers show, ripping the NFL for the decision which reportedly netted the league around $110 million. Mike...

Fool's Ball Week 18!!!!!!!!!! Your home for all things Fool's Ball! In Memoriam Danny Lee (BENDER2)

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Fool's Ball Week 14!!!!!!!!!! Your home for all things Fool's Ball! In Memoriam Danny Lee (BENDER2)

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If you can make ridiculous calls like this one, you can definitely use your "discretion" to rig a game. And that's why people don't trust the NFL anymore. Watch this absolute non-penalty get called for a fifteen yarder with an automatic first down. .... Roughing the passer?! They literally hit him as he’s throwing. It’s impossible to play football if this is roughing. ... Bro, those dudes were half a second from a sack, not even! Just absolutely ridiculous refereeing here. And Kirk Herbstreit's commentary is just brilliant. You can tell he's been around long enough to know how to...

Your home for all things Fool's Ball! In Memoriam Danny Lee (BENDER2)

Sunday was one of the worst-officiated days in recent NFL history. While everyone makes mistakes, and officials are no different, there were multiple high-level mistakes made by the league's officiating crews on Sunday. Three calls stood out. In the Browns at Colts game, a brutal "pass interference" penalty on an uncatchable pass helped give Cleveland the win. In the Rams vs. Steelers game, a questionable spotting of the ball helped give Pittsburgh the win. And in the Eagles vs. Dolphins game, a blatant missed facemask penalty was uncalled. How do you miss this?

Fool's Ball Week 7!!!!!!!!!! Your home for all things Fool's Ball! In Memoriam Danny Lee (BENDER2)

Fool's Ball Week 6!!!!!!!!!! Your home for all things Fool's Ball! In Memoriam Danny Lee (BENDER2)

Fool's Ball Week 4!!!!!!!!!! Your home for all things Fool's Ball! In Memoriam Danny Lee (BENDER2)

Fool's Ball Week 2!!!!!!!!!! Your home for all things Fool's Ball! In Memoriam Danny Lee (BENDER2)