ST.Ravens Legend Ray Lewis Urges NFL to Investigate Referees After Steelers’ Controversial Loss to Bengals: “They Got Robbed, and the League Can’t Ignore This.”

Cincinnati, OH – October 14, 2025 — Even the fiercest rival the Pittsburgh Steelers have ever known couldn’t stay silent after what unfolded on Thursday Night Football. Ravens Hall of Famer 

Ray Lewis — the face of Baltimore’s defensive legacy — has broken his silence following the Steelers’ heartbreaking 31–33 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, calling for an official NFL investigation into what he labeled

“a disgrace to the game.”

“No one wanted the Steelers to lose more than I did — but not like this,” Lewis said. “The Steelers got robbed, and everyone who watched that game knows it. Those calls weren’t just wrong — they stole what this team fought for.”

His words echoed across the league, igniting an instant storm online as fans and analysts questioned the officiating that tilted momentum in Cincinnati’s favor. Two pivotal calls have since drawn heavy scrutiny — both shifting the outcome of one of the AFC North’s most heated battles.

With 2:52 left in the fourth quarter, quarterback Aaron Rodgers launched a deep pass toward DK Metcalf that was intercepted by Bengals corner Jordan Battle. Replays revealed the throw sailed inches beyond Metcalf’s fingertips before contact, appearing

uncatchable. Despite the magnitude of the play, referees refused to initiate a review, handing Cincinnati possession that led to the game-winning field goal.

Aaron Rodgers has ~words~ for the officials after this is ruled an INTpic.twitter.com/vFav3z5qm6 — Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) October 17, 2025

The moment sparked outrage across X under the trending tag #RiggedTNF, with analysts calling it one of the season’s biggest officiating failures.

“That’s a play that changes standings, playoff implications, and locker rooms,” said former ref analyst Terry McAulay. “If that’s not reviewed, what is?”

Earlier, a questionable holding call on center

Zach Frazier in the third quarter erased a key conversion and killed a promising Steelers drive. On film, Frazier appeared to anchor perfectly — no grab, no twist, no pull — yet the 10-yard penalty forced a punt.

“That call was soft,” wrote ESPN’s Mina Kimes. “You can’t penalize clean blocking in that moment.”

Even Bengals fans admitted online that something felt off, noting the 11–4 penalty imbalance

that consistently pushed Pittsburgh backward. And while Cincinnati celebrated, Ray Lewis’ unexpected defense of his long-time rival stole the postgame spotlight.

“You don’t have to wear black and gold to see what happened,”

he said. “You don’t cheat the game to win it. If the NFL ignores this, then the message is clear — fairness is optional.”

The league has yet to release any official statement on the officiating controversy, but pressure is mounting for the NFL’s competition committee to review the tape.

As Lewis concluded, “The Bengals got the win. The Steelers got robbed. But what really lost tonight — was the integrity of football itself.”

Green Bay Packers Set to Bring in Shilo Sanders, Signing Conditional on Medical Review Despite Drama Surrounding Him

The Green Bay Packers are preparing to make a surprising depth move, with plans to bring in safety Shilo Sanders to their practice squad. The potential signing is conditional on him passing a full medical review.

Sanders, son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, remains one of the most polarizing undrafted rookies from the 2025 class. He brings name recognition and playmaking flashes, but also health concerns and persistent off-field drama.

The 25-year-old went undrafted before signing with Tampa Bay earlier this summer. He appeared in three preseason games, but an ejection for unnecessary roughness against Buffalo cut short his stint, leading to a release on August 24.

Despite that setback, Green Bay sees developmental value. Across 41 college games, Sanders produced 161 tackles, 11 interceptions, and six forced fumbles. His best season came at Colorado in 2023, when he led the Pac-12 in forced fumbles.

The Packers’ secondary depth remains fluid, particularly with injuries testing the unit throughout camp. Sanders’ ability to play both safety and special teams could provide low-cost insurance as Green Bay finalizes its early-season roster strategy.

Still, the deal cannot move forward without medical clearance. Sanders has battled significant injuries, including a 2022 ACL tear and recurring issues in 2024. Team doctors must confirm his readiness before any contract is officially executed.

Adding to the uncertainty is the cloud of drama that follows him — from legal and financial troubles to family controversies. For some, those distractions outweigh his potential; for others, his raw ability warrants the gamble.

For Sanders, this represents another chance to reset his NFL journey. If he passes the medical review, Green Bay could become the franchise that offers him both stability and an opportunity to prove the critics wrong.