In the world of sports, the NFL has long been one of the most popular and exciting leagues. And within the NFL, the Super Bowl is undoubtedly the most important game of the year. It’s the culmination of a season’s worth of hard work and determination. But the league is no stranger to controversies. Be it ‘Spygate’ or ‘Deflategate’, many controversies have gone through the league over the years.
The latest on the list, however, is more of a prediction that came true than a controversy. It involves referee Carl Cheffers. A mic’d-up video released by NFL Films from Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles has caught Cheffers predicting the outcome of the game, which came true.
Referee Carl Cheffers predicts wild Super Bowl outcome
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The video, which was recorded during the game, shows Cheffers interacting with players and coaches on the sidelines. During a break in the action, Cheffers can be heard talking to a game official. “Last possession wins, dude”, Cheffers is heard saying. The official responds by saying, “Yeah, you got a shootout on your hands.”
An ankle injury, and a @Chiefs comeback 💪 #NFLFilmsPresents: Super Bowl LVII (Part 2/3) pic.twitter.com/olIZyFxYDJ
— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) February 20, 2023
As it turned out, Cheffers was right. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading blows and neither team able to pull away. But in the end, Cheffers’ prediction came true as the Chiefs ran the clock down to just a few seconds and won the game on Harrison Butker’s field goal.
The outcome of the clash between the Chiefs and the Eagles has been heavily criticized, as many believed that the refs gifted the game to Kansas.
We had 58 amazing minutes of the game, then the refs decided to pick the winner.#Chiefs win the Super Bowl 38-35.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 13, 2023
The latest footage has just added fuel to the fire of the controversy.
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NFL Films releases exclusive footage
Every year after the Super Bowl, one of the most anticipated moments is when the NFL releases exclusive footage. The footage features mic’d-up players and coaches, including Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and Eagles HC Nick Sirianni.
The release of the exclusive Super Bowl footage is part of NFL Films’ efforts to provide fans with a unique perspective on the game. The company has a long history of producing high-quality content that captures the essence of the NFL, from its classic films to its popular TV series, “Hard Knocks.” Fans who missed the game or want to relive its most exciting moments can now do so through the exclusive Super Bowl footage released by NFL Films.
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