Kevin O’Connell, head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, has officially asked the NFL organizers to change the referees for the upcoming match between the Detroit Lions and Vikings, after discovering one of the referees received an object. A valuable special from Lions head coach Dan Campbell. 

According to initial information, this item is believed to be able to influence the referee’s decision during the match, creating an unfair situation for O’Connell’s team. Although details about the item have not been revealed, O’Connell’s request has attracted attention from the media and NFL officials.

O’Connell expressed concerns about transparency and fairness in the match management process, especially when every decision from the referee can directly affect the outcome of this important confrontation. “We believe that NFL games should be officiated in a fair and transparent manner, and if there are any factors that compromise that fairness, we will request a timely change, ” O’Connell shared in a press conference.

This is not the first time a coach has asked to change the referee, but this incident will certainly cause a wave of strong reactions from both sides. Fans and industry experts are waiting for an official response from the NFL regarding this incident.

The upcoming match between Lions and Vikings is expected to be very tense and have a big impact on both teams’ chances of entering the playoff. Therefore, any doubts about the referee’s fairness will be a factor that makes the match even more dramatic.