Jan. 13, 2026, 11:25 a.m. ET
Every NFL season, unbelievable plays or questionable penalties occur during games that look straight out of a movie, and fans have taken notice, with many believing the league is scripted and that the results of every game, including the Super Bowl, are predetermined before training camps open.
As social media has expanded, this conspiracy theory has grown by leaps and bounds, and, incredibly, the league remains silent. It’s like they completely ignore the speculation, even after players, coaches, and even broadcasters come out and comment on it.
The latest player to stir the pot on this growing conspiracy is Tennessee Titans’ Darrell Baker Jr., who took to social media with an admission. While he walked back those comments, calling them a “joke,” the damage was done.
This isn’t the first time the results of the 2025 season have been called into question in a way that breathes life into the scripted theory, with many fans pointing out questionable or even phantom penalties that affect games every week.
Honestly, watching the NFL is a conspiracy theorist’s dream, and comments from players like Baker and announcers like Joe Buck fuel the conspiracy.
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