Former NFL employee floats wild tactic used by Bill Belichick, Patriots to trick opposing team's kickers

A former New England Patriots employee posted on social media that the team used the Gillette Stadium scoreboard to create visual illusions that affected opposing kickers' perception during games. The claim has not been independently verified. Belichick coached the Patriots for 23 seasons ending in 2023. The NFL has rules prohibiting teams from using equipment to impede opponent performance, though enforcement of such rules during gameplay varies by circumstance.

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