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1 NFL Player Said Games Were Rigged. Let’s Check the Evidence

I’ve yelled at enough Cowboys games to understand why fans would think some calls need some extra explaining. But when somebody who played in the NFL says officials were rigging games, I want to know what he knows that the…

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 11:00 AM
1 NFL Player Said Games Were Rigged. Let’s Check the Evidence
Key Things to Know
  • Inside The Star analyzes claims by former NFL player Breiden Fehoko, who alleged league officials rig games.
  • Cody Warren notes that Fehoko provided no specific games, names, or evidence to substantiate his allegations.
  • The article reviews NFL business ties with sports betting companies including Genius Sports, DraftKings, and FanDuel.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Inside The Star's Cody Warren examines claims made by former NFL player Breiden Fehoko, who publicly alleged on social media that league officials were rigging games and claimed someone previously threatened his pension. Warren analyzes Fehoko's vague statements, noting that the player provided no specific games, officials' names, or verifiable evidence of either the alleged rigging or the pension threat.

Warren explores broader connections between the NFL and sportsbooks, including data partnerships with Genius Sports and team-level deals, while concluding there is no evidence of manipulated outcomes.

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