A resounding victory for the Kansas City Chiefs over the Detroit Lions occurred on Sunday evening. While Detroit has proved capable of winning at Arrowhead, Patrick Mahomes remdinded everyone why he has won three Super Bowls in his career. With the 30-17 win, Kansas City improved to 3-3 on the season, while Detroit fell to 4-2 on the season.
However, some fans are convinced that the refs had a say in the final score.
According to fans, the Chiefs – Lions match was fixed by the refs after a suspicious video leak surfaced (watch)
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87 makes a catch for a first down against Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. © Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
On Sunday evening, Patrick Mahomes threw for 257 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a 30-17 victory against the Detroit Lions. The game certainly had its share of highlights, from on-field action to players involved in a scuffle. However, fans have been fixated on a different topic:
Lions fans vented out their frustration on social media after the Chiefs did not have a single penalty called against them.
This comes as a rare development, and according to PFSN, this is the first time a team has had no penalties since Week 18 in 2023. While the Chiefs’ Mahomes did not have a penalty called, the Lions were flagged four times for 38 yards, as reported by PFSN.
Echoing a similar sentiment, another person wrote, “Oh there were penalties. The refs just decided to ignore them.” One X user felt that the “game was rigged for the Chiefs.” “The game was rigged for the chiefs I don’t blame Branch for being angry,” read the response.
“Wild how zero penalties can happen in a game like that,” read another comment. Another person responded, saying, “There’s only one way this is possible. This game needs to be reviewed and investigated. I’ve never seen a clearer example.’
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) pressures Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. © Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
While Hollywood Brown caught four passes for 45 yards and two touchdowns, Travis Kelce had six receptions for 78 yards for the Chiefs, as reported by Reuters. The Chiefs are now 3-1 in their last four games, having an 0-2 start to the season. Meanwhile, the defeat at the hands of the Chiefs broke the Lions’ four-game winning run.
After the match between the Chiefs and the Lions, an altercation broke out over a handshake row. Chiefs’ Mahomes and Lions’ Brian Branch were seen involved in the scuffle. Branch was livid following the match, and even he refused to shake hands with Mahomes. Chiefs’ Juju Smith-Schuster was then seen saying a few words to Branch. Footage even revealed Branch running up to Smith-Schuster and punching him.
Oct 12, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown (5) reacts with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after a touchdown catch against the Detroit Lions during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Many fans felt the same way:
This is the most obviously rigged nfl game, a 2-3 is favored over a 4-1 team 80 percent of money is on Detroit, Late Flags calling back touchdowns, Replay assist obviously doesn’t exist if the chiefs can potentially get screwed, Chris Collinsworth calls it the circus cuz that’s…
— Serio Kitchens (@KaiHondaFan) October 13, 2025
Zero penalties committed by the Chiefs last night. Impressive. Almost like it was rigged. pic.twitter.com/2lZ1k6rdbx
— 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐭 (@Notorious_Det) October 13, 2025
NFL was never gonna let Chiefs go 2-4, fix was in from the 1st drive. Can’t let the swifties get tuned out for ratings. Rigged, watching it with my own eyes!
— AJ (@AyJay14_) October 13, 2025
The Chiefs went from 13-109 to 0-0 on penalties in 6 days. NFL rigged.
— Eddie (@eddiec118) October 13, 2025
CHIEFS go over on LIONS on SUNDAY NIGHT RIGGED NFL🚨 VEGAS SPORTSBOOKS steal HUGE pot on this game. All 2 way and 3 way teasers destroyed. pic.twitter.com/YN3qWzJK2k
— Behold A Pale Horse (@BeholdPaleH0rse) October 13, 2025
Detroit Lions linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad (96) sacks Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025.
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15), left, talks to Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell after the players scuffle at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025.
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