Disgruntled football fans think the NFL refs rigged the Minnesota Vikings-Chicago Bears “Monday Night Football” game after a questionable game-changing call in the fourth quarter.
The Bears were clinging to a 27-17 lead with under 10 minutes remaining when the controversial call by the NFL refs ensued. Facing a 3rd-and-1 situation at the Chicago 41, Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy missed Jalen Nailor on a deep ball over the middle of the field.
However, the officials curiously flagged Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson for defensive pass interference. Instead of a 4th-and-1 situation, the Vikings got a fresh set of downs at the Bears’ 27 and scored a go-ahead touchdown on the ensuing play, with McCarthy finding Aaron Jones in the end zone for six:
Angry fans accused the NFL refs of “rig