As the Chiefs chase a historic third straight title, excitement builds—but so does controversy over their success.
The Kansas City Chiefs are set to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, scheduled for Sunday, February 9, at 6:30 p.m. ET in New Orleans. As anticipation builds, many fans have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the game’s outcome—particularly about the Chiefs’ chances of winning.
The game will air on FOX and will also be available for streaming on mobile devices via NFL+. Discussions online have centered around the Chiefs’ success, with some users expressing frustration over their continued dominance.
On X (formerly Twitter), one user wrote, “I’ll actually be pissed if the chiefs [sic] win another Super Bowl.” Another user added, “I actually don’t even know who the chiefs are playing in the Super Bowl. I just know the chiefs will be given the win [sic].”
Some users believe that officiating has favored Kansas City. One user commented, “I think the NFL is rigged to help the Chiefs win. That’s why I’ve bet on the Philadelphia Eagles to win the Super Bowl this year. If the Chiefs do end up winning, I’m going to be extremely mad about it.”
Another person shared a similar sentiment, “I won’t be watching for the simple fact that the game will be handed to the Chiefs just like the last couple they’ve played! Now this is just another reason to not watch it!”
Another user pointed to officiating concerns, “Because it’s so obvious it can’t be ignored anymore It’s that simple. After watching the whole season Again I can say without a doubt that The Chiefs win games cos the Refs are helping them [sic].”
On Instagram, fans echoed similar opinions, with one person stating, “Maybe because we already know who’s going to win clearly the chiefs have something the nfl doesn’t want out [sic].”
Another user commented on the connection between the Chiefs’ recent success and pop culture, “At this point we all know the chiefs are going to win, all the Taylor fans who’ve never watched football will be in chiefs gear, the refs will give it to them [sic].”
The debate over the Chiefs’ success has even reached the team itself. In a February 4, post by Fox Sports NFL, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce addressed the ongoing discussion about officiating. When asked what question he would ask the media, Kelce responded, “Why are you guys leaning into this whole ref thing? You know what I mean? Like, why are you guys leaning into it?”
His response indicates that the Chiefs are aware of the criticism surrounding their victories, though Kelce did not expand further on the topic.
Travis Kelce on if he could ask the media one question:
"Why are you guys leaning into this whole ref thing?" pic.twitter.com/pLF8qf5AR6
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 4, 2025
The conversation surrounding the game also extended to the White House. On February 4, President Donald Trump was asked about the Super Bowl during a press session in the Oval Office. While he did not explicitly predict a winner, his comments suggested he expects a Chiefs victory.
“I don’t want to say but there’s a certain quarterback that seems to be a pretty good winner,” Trump said. Many interpreted this as a reference to Patrick Mahomes, who has led the Chiefs to two consecutive Super Bowl titles and could secure a third.
The Chiefs secured a 32-29 victory over the visiting Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game, earning a spot in the Super Bowl against the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. Nevertheless, some fans believe their win was rigged, with some even accusing the NFL of scripting the outcome.
One user began with a simple accusation, writing, “#nfl is rigged [sic] button————————>.” Another fan expressed frustration, “🙄 again all over…with refs favoritism for Chiefs lets [sic] see how this Super Bowls goes.” A third fan suggested, “Just as the nfl [sic] scripted it. If you don’t think this game was scripted, look at the refs. Unreal.”
A fan was particularly critical, asking, “Just wondering, are you seriously proud of a team that ONLY WINS because of the refs? When EVERYONE, commentators, other players, and coaches notice how rigged this is it makes football almost unbearable to watch. But hey go on celebrating your ‘win.'”
Another user shared their discontent with the officials, “Terrible Refs in that game. Its like its rigged or something… [sic].” One fan vowed to tune out, “Won’t be giving no attention to the Scripted Bowl this year, quite frankly, I’m losing interest in the NFL with the continuous rule changes and the refs pampering Mahones and the Chiefs.”
A disappointed viewer echoed similar thoughts, “I will barely be watching! I am annoyed & very disappointed with how the refs handled the Chiefs & Bills game. It’s hard to watch!!!! Sick of the Chiefs! Let’s go Hurts & Barkley!”
One more fan joined in, saying, “We aren’t gonna pretend the Chiefs earned this right? Every single close game is always bailed out by the refs.” Another user added, “Saw the score of bills vs chiefs while i was at work and it is safe to say me + all my coworkers were very disappointed😖😖 [sic].”
However, not all comments were negative. A fan full of praise, penned, “Great game! 🏆,” and another took a playful jab at the critics, “Haters gonna hate hate hate… GO CHIEFS!!! ❤️💛.”
The Chiefs’ win against the Buffalo Bills is monumental, as it means they will be going to their third consecutive Super Bowl. Led by head coach Andy Reid, the players are not slowing down in their Super Bowl takeover.
Quarterback Mahomes credited their victory against the Buffalo Bills to teamwork, emphasizing his trust in his teammates. He also expressed gratitude to the fans for their unwavering and vocal support in the arena.