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Panthers Head Coach Dave Canales Vows to Present Evidence in Shocking Claim of Referee Bias Toward Patriots

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Panthers Head Coach Dave Canales Vows to Present Evidence in Shocking Claim of Referee Bias Toward Patriots

Foxborough, September 29, 2025

NFL Week 4 2025 concluded with a commanding 42-13 victory by the New England Patriots over the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium. However, the post-game focus was not on the scoreline but on the explosive statement made by Panthers head coach Dave Canales.

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He not only criticized the officiating but also asserted that his team possesses “clear evidence” of bias in favor of the Patriots. Speaking heatedly to reporters, Canales stated:

“We have enough evidence and will present it to the NFL office. These erroneous decisions completely altered the course of the game, and we don’t believe they were mistakes but rather a deliberate setup.”

According to him, “phantom” penalties and blatantly ignored calls cost the Panthers their advantage. Notable examples include an incorrectly called facemask, several mistaken false start penalties, and numerous holding calls on the Patriots that went uncalled. Meanwhile, certain critical penalties were flagged at pivotal moments when the Patriots needed them, allowing the home team to maintain their offensive rhythm and quickly widen the score gap.

On social media platform X, the Panthers fanbase erupted, propelling the hashtag #RiggedForPatriots to top trending within hours. Many expressed that this was not just a loss on the field but a “blatant injustice” by the officiating crew.

The NFL has yet to issue an official response, but Canales’ statement is seen as a bombshell that has rocked the league. If he indeed presents evidence, this could become one of the biggest scandals regarding transparency in NFL history.

While the Patriots celebrate their second win of the season, the Panthers are sinking deeper into a crisis with a 1-3 record. Clearly, the off-field controversies are drawing more attention than the on-field performance.

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