Fans accuse Seahawks of using deflated footballs vs. Bills
Just when we thought we'd heard the last of Deflategate, another NFL team is being accused of using under-inflated footballs during a game.
Following Monday night's matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks, several Twitter users pointed out something strange about the ball used by Seahawks punter Jon Ryan:
Seahawks fans: "Patriots are cheaters with their deflated balls" pic.twitter.com/ee9MfCdaiK
— Patriots Militia (@PatsMilitia) November 8, 2016
Clearly deflated footballs in Seattle last night. Guaranteed nothing will come out about it since it's not the Pats. Joke league. pic.twitter.com/cVuijkitRT
— Ryan Spagnoli (@Ryan_Spags) November 8, 2016
Here's actual proof of deflated footballs you imposters @NFL @nflcommish pic.twitter.com/IrU0wUZCDM
— Jack McKinnon (@jackmack51) November 8, 2016
Here's the video the screengrabs were taken from:
We 👀 you @Iam_jerryhughes! The @TCUFootball legend blocking the punt for the @buffalobills on Monday Night Football! pic.twitter.com/Q54HtH79c9
— Mark Cohen (@TCUCohen) November 8, 2016
Ryan later booted a 70-yard punt, furthering at least one person's suspicions:
Over a 70 yard punt by Seattles cheating punter using deflated balls. #seahawks #nfl pic.twitter.com/Y09WI98ZRu
— OTM Sports BOS (@OTMSportsBOS) November 8, 2016
Some even accused Walt Anderson of being behind it, as he was the head official for both Monday's game and the infamous AFC Championship Game between the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots.
@MikeFromWoburn more deflated balls in a Walt Anderson game? #integrity pic.twitter.com/X3ET5JP6tW
— Gresh's Bad Cliches (@GreshsBadCliche) November 8, 2016