The NFL is investigating supernatural Super Bowl intervention

Another NFL investigation begins (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

After finding a Pete Carroll doll with a pin in its head in the New England Patriots locker room, the NFL has launched an investigation to determine whether the practice violated league rules. The pin was placed in the part of the brain that experts say is used to make play calling decisions. It may explain Carroll's decision to call the play that led to rookie Malcolm Butler's last minute, game-saving interception.

Nearly 30% of Americans believe that God has a hand in determining the winners of football games. and NFL rules do not forbid players, coaches, or fans from praying for supernatural intervention. "Praying," said one league official , "is encouraged, though not required. We believe that everyone, including atheists, should enjoy our games."

Many games have been won by 'miracle' plays. Some believe that this is the result of prayer. Others believe that God just likes to show off on Sundays.

The doll found in the Patriots locker room raises questions about other kinds of supernatural intervention in football. "Look at [New England Quarterback Tom]  Brady," said one fan. "The guy is 37 and he looks younger than quarterbacks who are half his age. It's obvious that someone's made some kind of deal to get him eternal youth."

An earlier investigation into David Tyree's 'head catch' in the 2008 Super Bowl turned up inconclusive evidence that New York Giants' coach Tom Coughlin had sacrificed chickens and goats to get the win. "There was a lot of animal blood in the Giants' locker room after the game," said an official who was involved in the investigation, "but that's pretty common after games, and wasn't enough to prove anything."

Seperately the NFL is investigating whether or not Patriots Coach Bill Belichick has a soul.

Satan, who is rumored to make deals for eternal youth in exchange for souls, was unavailable for comment.