The NFL offseason just got a whole lot spicier, and no, it’s not because of any groundbreaking free agent signings. Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has apparently decided that the best way to cope with yet another playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs is to… well, let’s just say “question the integrity” of the officiating. Because, you know, blaming the refs is always a good look.

McDermott, in a move that’s shocking only in its predictability, has demanded a full investigation into what he perceives as blatant referee bias during the Bills’ most recent showdown with the Chiefs. His rallying cry? “DON’T LIE!” (Presumably, he yelled this while dramatically pointing a finger, possibly at a nearby zebra-striped shirt.)

Now, we’re not saying that NFL refs are perfect. They miss calls. They make questionable decisions. They sometimes look like they’re watching a completely different game. But to suggest a league-wide conspiracy favoring the Chiefs? That’s a bold claim, even for a coach whose team has consistently fallen short against them.

What evidence does McDermott have to back up these serious allegations? Well, that’s… unclear. He’s vaguely alluded to “questionable calls” and “inconsistent enforcement,” which, let’s be honest, could describe pretty much any NFL game ever played. It’s almost as if he’s discovered a shocking new phenomenon: sometimes, calls don’t go your way.

The internet, naturally, has responded with the appropriate level of seriousness. #DontLie is trending, mostly accompanied by memes of McDermott looking bewildered on the sidelines and GIFs of Patrick Mahomes shrugging innocently. One particularly insightful Twitter user commented, “Next he’ll be saying the moon landing was faked and the Chiefs are behind it.”

League officials have yet to comment on McDermott’s demands, likely because they’re too busy trying not to burst out laughing. One can only imagine the internal memos circulating at NFL headquarters: “Memo: Investigate potential mind control technology used by Mahomes on referees. Also, order more zebra-striped shirts. And maybe some tissues for Coach McDermott.”

Sources close to the situation (aka, anyone with a functioning brain) suggest that McDermott might be experiencing a severe case of “post-playoff loss delusion.” Perhaps he’s just a little bit salty about… well, everything.

Whatever the reason, McDermott’s accusations are certainly entertaining. They’re also, shall we say, highly unlikely. But hey, in the world of  sports hot takes, anything is possible. Even the idea that the Kansas City Chiefs are winning games through some sort of elaborate referee manipulation scheme. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go practice my Jedi mind tricks. Just in case.