Overview
- Davis Portnoy posted videos accusing the NFL and the Raiders of a rigged finish and said, "Murder Pete Carroll," following Denver’s 24–17 win over Las Vegas.
- With seconds left, officials flagged Broncos safety Brandon Jones for delay of game after a tackle on Tyler Lockett, stopping the clock and setting up Daniel Carlson’s time-expiring field goal.
- Sportsbooks listed Denver by 7.5 to 8.5 and the total at 40.5; the 46-yard kick produced a seven-point final and 41 total points, reversing spread and over/under outcomes.
- On FS1’s Wake Up Barstool, Portnoy apologized and said his remarks were metaphorical, adding, “We don’t want harm… I disavow real violence.”
- Social media criticism mounted, including comparisons to the recent Mississippi arrest of Patrick McClintock after an incident involving Portnoy, as some analysts noted the defensive delay-of-game call is supported by NFL rules.