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Angry NFL Fans Think The Buffalo Bills-Jacksonville Jaguars Playoff Game Has Already Been “Rigged” After Fishy Details Emerge

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This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

NFL referee talking to Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen.
NFL referee talking to Liam Coen (Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images)

Furious football fans already think the Buffalo Bills-Jacksonville Jaguars Wild Card Round game has been “rigged” after interesting data about the officials surfaced.

The NFL announced its referee assignments for the six Wild Card Weekend games. Brad Allen, an NFL official since 2014, will work the Jacksonville Jaguars’ home game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday (1:00 p.m. EST).

Disgruntled fans, however, already think that Allen’s crew has “rigged” the game in favor of Josh Allen’s Bills.

As noted by Billy Heyen of The Sporting News, the Bills have won their last six games with Brad Allen as the referee. On the flip side, the Jacksonville Jaguars have gone 6-8 in games called by Allen.

So, you can probably guess how fans are reacting on social media.

“Brad Allen and team are cooking some bogus calls against jax right about now,” wrote a user.

‘How many BS penalties do the Jaguars get next Sunday? I’d guess around 4-5,” a fan commented.

“The Jacksonville Jaguars having to deal with Brad Allen and his officiating crew against the Buffalo Bills in the wildcard round? Sorry, Duval. It’s over for you guys,” another said.

“As long as this crew doesn’t call holding, advantage Bills,” a fan wrote.

“@PatMcAfeeShow can anyone explain how Brad Allen gets the Jaguars and Bills playoff game when he blatantly lied after his horrible job Saturday at Tampa? This guy shouldn’t even have a job in the @NFL right now,” a user stated.

“That’s Josh Allen Uncle Brad Allen officiates last 4 wildcard for the Bills guess what they win😅,” a Buffalo fan remarked.

Brad Allen admitted a mistake after officiating the Carolina Panthers-Tampa Bay Buccaneers game last week. Carolina went on to win the NFC South anyway. Still, that mistake has really left him under the microscope for Sunday.

Josh Allen Is 1-2 Against Trevor Lawrence-Led Jacksonville Jaguars

Trevor Lawrence (Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images)

The Bills (12-5) are a slight favorite over Jacksonville, despite Liam Coen’s squad having a home advantage and finishing with a better record (13-4). For what it’s worth, though, Trevor Lawrence owns a 2-1 record against Buffalo in his career.

Lawrence won the first two meetings in 2021 and 2023. However, the Bills easily crushed Jacksonville 47-10 in their Week 3, 2024 meeting. So, make of that as you will.

Jacksonville’s magical season is even more impressive when you consider that rookie two-way phenom Travis Hunter was limited to seven games. On top of that, second-year wideout Brian Thomas Jr. endured a disappointing sophomore season.

Both teams are bonafide Super Bowl contenders, but there’s only room for one winner. Allen has won his last five Wild Card Round games, but the Jags unquestionably have the deeper roster. Something has to give on Sunday.

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