"WNBA ruined everything": NFL fans react as dildogate hits Bengals-Browns season opener in Cleveland

NFL: Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns - Source: Imagn
"WNBA ruined everything": NFL fans react as dildogate hits Bengals-Browns season opener in Cleveland (Credit: IMAGN)

The first Sunday of the 2025 NFL season has seen its fair share of bizarre situations and fans have lost it over some of them. The Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns opened their respective seasons at Huntington Bank Field, where fans witnessed a weird moment before halftime.

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A clip shared on social media showed a referee grabbing and tossing a green sex toy out of the field.

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Many fans reacted to this situation, with some blaming the WNBA, where many started seeing these activities a couple of months ago, for fans doing extra stuff trying to be funny.

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"WNBA ruined everything," one fans said.
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"How are they getting these in the game," another fan said.
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"NFL refs tougher than WNBA sissy refs," another fan said.
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The mixed comments continued, as some praised the referees for how he handled the situation and some even said the person who threw the toy might have a future in the league.

"Disgraceful," one fan said.
"W ref," another fan added.
"Bro whoever threw that needs to try out for qb," another fan said.

The Bengals and Browns had a strong start to the NFL campaign, as the first half of the game ended 14-10 in favor of Joe Burrow's team. The action wasn't only on the field, but also in the stands, as fans tried to insert themselves into the match.

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The Bengals are trying to start an NFL season without a loss for the first time since 2021

This Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns matchup is important for both teams, but it seems as though the visiting team had the most to lose on Sunday. Cincinnati hasn't started an NFL season with a win since the 2021 season. They needed overtime to beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-24, with Joe Burrow going 20-of-27 for 261 yards and two touchdowns.

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The following season, they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers (23-20 in overtime), the Cleveland Browns (24-3) and the New England Patriots (16-10). They lost three straight games to start last season, which ultimately cost them a playoff berth down the stretch.

Burrow and Co. are aware they can't afford to lose more games, and beating the Browns is mandatory. The AFC North division will be extremely competitive this season and nobody can relax, as they need to go full speed from the very beginning of the season.

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