In a move that has left the sports world both shocked and utterly unsurprised, the NFL has fired three referees, most notably Shawn Hochuli, who officiated the now-infamous Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs game. The reason? Oh, just the largest bribery scandal in NFL history—no big deal.

After years of conspiracy theories, fan meltdowns, and expertly paused screenshots of “missed” calls circulating on social media, it turns out the tin foil hat brigade was right all along. The referees were, indeed, on the take. Who could have guessed? (Hint: Literally everyone.)

The Fallout

The league, which typically handles referee incompetence with the same urgency as a snail crossing the street, actually moved quickly this time—firing Hochuli and two of his colleagues before fans even had time to launch an online petition. This unprecedented efficiency has raised even more questions, mainly: Who else is in on this?


Buffalo Bills fans, still traumatized by their 24-27 playoff loss to Kansas City, wasted no time in making their demands clear:

🚨 “REPLAY THE GAME!” 🚨

Sure, because the NFL is definitely in the business of correcting its mistakes.

The NFL’s Response: A Masterclass in Ignoring the Obvious

When asked about a possible rematch, the NFL delivered a response that can best be summarized as:

“LOL, no.”

A league spokesperson released an official statement, saying:

“While we take the integrity of the game very seriously, the outcome of the Bills vs. Chiefs matchup will remain unchanged. The NFL does not engage in retroactive game modifications, regardless of circumstances.”

Translation? “We already got our TV ratings. Move on.”

What’s Next?

Shawn Hochuli is expected to disappear into retirement, where he’ll likely resurface as a color commentator or a consultant for future rigging scandals.
Roger Goodell will pretend this never happened.
Buffalo fans will add this to their long list of NFL grievances, right next to “13 Seconds,” “Music City Miracle,” and “Every Super Bowl We Ever Lost.”

In short, nothing will change. Because this is the NFL. And if you expected accountability, you’re clearly new here.