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October 6, 2025 — Tampa, FL

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 27–23 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night should have been remembered as a hard-fought battle. Instead, it has become the latest flashpoint in the NFL’s ongoing officiating controversy — and this time, even a Buccaneers legend is speaking out.

Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks voiced his concerns after the game, admitting he was proud of the victory but deeply troubled by what he saw on the field. “As a Buccaneer, I’m happy we got the win,”

Brooks said. “But as someone who loves this game, I can’t pretend the officiating didn’t affect it. The calls didn’t feel right — and if we care about football’s integrity, we can’t stay silent just because the calls favored our side.”

His words echo a growing outcry from fans on X (formerly Twitter), where Seahawks supporters — and even some Bucs fans — accused referees of blatant bias. Posts described the game as

“the most fixed performance of the year”, citing inconsistent flags, late-game leniency, and one-sided decisions that shifted momentum toward Tampa Bay.

🔥 Key Controversial Officiating Moments (from fan reactions on X)

Illegal Man Downfield Penalty (1st–2nd Quarter)
Seattle was flagged for an illegal man downfield, erasing a key first down and stalling their drive. Moments later, Tampa executed a similar play — but the flag was picked up, allowing the Bucs to continue. Fans labeled it

“ridiculous inconsistency” and “proof the fix was in.”

Called-Back Interception (Early 4th Quarter)
The Seahawks appeared to intercept Baker Mayfield, only for the turnover to be nullified by a debatable defensive penalty, possibly holding or illegal contact. The Bucs scored on the same possession, and fans erupted online, calling the moment

“criminal” and “blatant corruption that ruined the game.”

Late-Game Flags and Holding Call (4th Quarter)
As Tampa rallied, referees began throwing flags against Seattle on nearly every key stop. Among the most criticized were a

soft holding call after a tipped ball and a questionable illegal contact. Fans accused officials of deliberately influencing the result, with one viral comment reading, “Refs had Seahawks ML bet — then flipped when Bucs took the lead.”

Overall Officiating Tone
Many described the second half as “controlled by the refs.” Posts accused officials of “swinging momentum” and “dictating the game’s flow.” While some Bucs fans argued that both teams benefited at different times, the overwhelming sentiment online was outrage from Seattle’s 12th Man community.

Brooks concluded his statement with a pointed message to the league:

“I love my team, but fair is fair. If the officials made mistakes that influenced the outcome, the NFL has to own it. Because if we ignore it today, it’ll come back to hurt the game tomorrow.”

As debate continues to swirl, one thing is clear — when even a respected Buccaneers icon questions the legitimacy of his team’s win, the NFL can’t afford to dismiss the conversation.