{"id":131032,"date":"2026-01-26T09:00:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T09:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=131032"},"modified":"2026-01-26T09:01:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T09:01:24","slug":"131032","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=131032","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: An NFL display meant to honor the game has instead sparked outrage nationwide. The Empire State Building is being slammed by fans who call the move \u201cdisgraceful,\u201d accusing it of crossing a line. The backlash is growing by the hour\u2014and many are asking how this was allowed to happen."},"content":{"rendered":"

The Empire State Building faced fierce backlash from fans after its ‘disgraceful’ NFL display, showing the New England Patriots’ colors, the rival of the New York Jets and Giants…<\/h3>\n
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The Empire State Building faced fierce backlash after displaying the colors of the New England Patriots.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, the\u00a0Patriots, led by the ascendant Drake Maye, punched their ticket to\u00a0Super Bowl LX, winning 10-7 over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game. Maye, in just his second season, led New England to the Big Game after seven years.<\/p>\n

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To celebrate the Patriots’ accomplishment, the Empire State Building flashed its lights in a color scheme reminiscent of New England’s, which did not sit well with fans. The moment came after\u00a0Mike Vrabel threatened the Patriots’ stars with missing the Super Bowl if they broke a strict rule.<\/p>\n

“Santa Clara bound! Shining in @Patriots colors in honor of their AFC Championship win,” the 26-second clip was captioned on X, showing a view of the upper floors of the building in red, blue, and white.<\/p>\n

Upon seeing the Empire State Building’s post on social media, droves of fans quickly shared their thoughts, many using the same word to describe their feelings. “DISGRACE,”<\/strong> one fan simply posted in response to seeing one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks displaying the Patriots’ colors.<\/p>\n

Another added, “This is disgraceful,”<\/strong> while a third fan shared that same sentiment. A fourth posted that the building will need to amend its agreement with the league, especially with how badly it looks for the New York Jets and New York Giants, as they both are mired in their respective rebuilds.<\/p>\n

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