Puka Nacua might have broken the doors open on NFL refs and their in-game behavior.
Over the years, NFL refs have faced accusations of rigging certain games. Just last month, fans were convinced two games were being rigged. It involved the Chiefs, Colts, Bears, and Steelers.
Even Nacua was part of the accusations. It was a game against the Eagles in September. During the Rams’ final drive, Stafford tried to find Puka Nacua for a huge gain. But the NFL refs inexplicably missed this game-changing call.
Now the star wide receiver is exposing referees.
Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua isn’t a big fan of NFL referees. The star pass catcher was on a stream with Adin Ross and N3on when he dropped some damning information.
He told the internet streamers that he thinks referees make certain calls on purpose. He says they do so just to get screen time during NFL games.
“The refs are the worst,” Puka Nacua said. “They wanna be on TV too, brother. Like, you don’t think he’s texting his friends in the group chat like, ‘Yo, you guys just saw me on Sunday Night Football? That wasn’t PI, but I called it.'”
Wow: Rams star WR Puka Nacua EXPOSED the NFL referees saying they make bad calls ON PURPOSE just to get screen time on TV.
“They are lawyers, they wanna be on TV. They text their friends in their group chat like, ‘Did you see me do that on Sunday Night Football?’”
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Those are some damning accusations to make. Players have been fined in the past for criticizing referees. Some fines were appealed and rescinded. However, the NFL is unlikely to let this one go without punishment.
It’s unclear if Nacua’s comments will warrant any action from the league.
In the meantime, Puka and his team have a huge matchup against the Seahawks on Thursday. They are set to face off in a pivotal NFC West matchup at Lumen Field in Seattle. It will likely determine the NFC West title and potentially the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs.
Both teams currently hold an 11-3 record.