NFL Senior VP Walt Anderson Confirms Evidence of ‘Rigging Calls’ by Adrian Hill in Eagles–Broncos Game
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October 8, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA
The NFL’s officiating office has officially confirmed that referee Adrian Hill and his crew were responsible for multiple “rigging calls” during the Week 5 matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos, according to newly released evidence presented by Senior VP of Officiating Walt Anderson.
The findings came after days of investigation and video review, which included over 10GB of evidence submitted by both teams. Anderson stated that the league’s internal review uncovered “clear inconsistencies” and “manipulated officiating decisions” that directly influenced the outcome of the game, which ended in Denver’s narrow 21–17 victory.
Among the reviewed plays were three of the most controversial moments of the season:
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An overturned intentional grounding on Jalen Hurts (Q4), which reversed a penalty and extended Denver’s momentum. Commentators could be heard saying, “This changed the drive!”
A questionable late-hit penalty on Zack Baun (Q3) that gave the Broncos a key first down deep in Eagles territory. Fans called it “the most obvious late hit of the season.”
Still can’t believe this was a flag. The runner is actively reaching for the first down as Baun makes contact. Just an insane call that cost the Eagles pic.twitter.com/A8HK6NewDx
— FlyEaglesFly (@Eagles_Nation3) October 5, 2025
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A missed pass interference on Dallas Goedert (final drive), where ESPN footage showed Denver’s Quinton Skinner grabbing Goedert’s jersey at the goal line — a call analysts described as “clear as day.”
Goedert looks like he gets pulled down by the Broncos defenders but the refs don't throw a flag. pic.twitter.com/944sXuzlDI
— Rate the Refs (@Rate_the_Refs) October 5, 2025
A compilation clip posted by @PhillySportsTalk showing all three incidents has surpassed 3,000 likes within hours, reigniting national debate about officiating integrity. Even former Cowboys QB Troy Aikman, known for his rivalry with Philadelphia, said the game “looked rigged” and called for accountability.
Walt Anderson addressed the controversy in a short statement:
“We found verifiable evidence that several calls were made inconsistently and failed to meet professional standards. Integrity is the foundation of our sport — and that integrity must be restored.”
The league is expected to issue a formal report by the end of the week, with Adrian Hill’s crew already suspended indefinitely pending further investigation.
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