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Bill Burr Thinks The NFL Is 'Massaged' In Favor Of The Chiefs

Originally posted on The Spun | By Andrew Gould | Last updated Jan 30, 2025 6:00 PM ET

New England Patriots fan Bill Burr complained about the Kansas City Chiefs.

Burr's beloved Patriots achieved their dynasty on the level with perfectly inflated footballs, but something must be amiss for Kansas City to win three straight AFC titles. The Boston comedian joined a long line of conspiracy theorists when discussing the upcoming Super Bowl with Rich Eisen on Monday.

"The Eagles are going to have to be up by at least 30 points," Burr started, prompting Eisen to implore the comedian to "go there."

Burr seemingly sarcastically called them "the greatest team you're ever gonna see."

"It's just football at the highest level," Burr said dryly. "And if you're not appreciating what's going on, then there's something wrong with you."

Burr called sports a "show" and suggested games have never been clean because of point-shaving and gambling activity. He claimed to not care or mean to single out the Chiefs.

Eisen asked if Burr believes the Chiefs aren't as good as the results suggest.

"I don't think it’s fixed. I think it's massaged," Burr said. "There's definitely more backrubs on one side than the other."

For those wondering if there's another meaning behind his word choice, the Monday interview occurred before the Baltimore Banner reported accusations of Justin Tucker's inappropriate behavior during massages on Thursday.

While he wouldn't directly say it, Burr suggested something is fishy with the Chiefs.

"Where's the money? Come on, man," he said. "They got all the stars. They got Taylor Swift ... It's a business. Why are they an entertainment league? Why aren't they a sports league?"

Eisen reasoned that Burr, like many NFL fans, is suffering from "Chiefs fatigue." Burr took that as a sign that the NFL Network personality was covering up the conspiracy.

"OK, you're a company man. I get it," Burr replied. "Rich Eisen in the green room is not Rich Eisen behind this desk ... You want me to say what you're not going to say. That's what you're doing to me. [Points at coffee mug] Look at this propaganda. 'Best dad ever.' I get it. You're wholesome."

When pressed for a Super Bowl prediction, Burr claimed he no longer watches Chiefs games. The 56-year-old at least had some self-awareness to realize how he was coming across.

"Sports changes. Everything changes," Burr said. "And at some point, you're back in the '80s listening to your hair metal. Your car's yelling at you and you don't know why. You just become this confused old man. So that's basically what I am."

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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