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After Official NFL Investigation, Referee Alex Moore Files Countersuit Against Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles for Defamation

 

The NFL is in shock after referee Alex Moore and his officiating crew, responsible for the Week 11 matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, officially filed a countersuit against Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles for defamation. The move marks an unprecedented moment in league history and has ignited a firestorm across social media.

Following the November 16 matchup at Highmark Stadium, Bowles submitted a formal complaint to the NFL accusing Moore’s crew of favoritism toward the Bills. He claimed the crew ignored clear penalties by Buffalo while being overly harsh on Tampa Bay, directly affecting the outcome of the game.

However, the narrative shifted dramatically this morning after the NFL released its investigation results. The report confirmed that Alex Moore’s crew made no incorrect major decisions and that all calls were accurate and fully aligned with league rules and replay protocols.

After being cleared, Alex Moore along with Terry Killens, Dana McKenzie, Tom Eaton, Mearl Robinson and additional officials filed a defamation lawsuit against Bowles, stating his accusations damaged their professional reputation and personal integrity.

Sources say the officials were furious as Bowles’ comments spread rapidly online, triggering waves of hostile attacks against the crew.

One official reportedly said:
“We operate by the rulebook and by the video. No one here is favoring any team. Being wrongly accused is simply unacceptable.”

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles looks up during the second half of an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccanners and the Detroit...

Moore’s crew is known as the highest flag throwing group of the 2025 season with 166 penalties through Week 11, averaging 15.1 flags per game. In the Bills vs Buccaneers matchup, they issued 12 penalties, including 7 on Buffalo and 5 on Tampa Bay. Despite several controversial calls, the NFL confirmed their performance as neutral and correct.

The lawsuit is now under review by NFL Arbitration and the Referees Association. If Bowles loses, he may face significant financial penalties and disciplinary measures for harming the league’s integrity.

Bills Mafia quickly celebrated the officials’ vindication, while the Buccaneers community is now split between defending Bowles and admitting their coach may have overstepped.

This incident continues to unfold and is shaping up to be one of the biggest off field dramas of Week 11.

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