"Invading my beautiful sport": NFL fans react negatively to MrBeast and Merrianne Do’s appearance, blasting YouTube’s first broadcast as a flop

The NFL season opener between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs was already billed as a spectacle. But when the league decided to stage the clash in São Paulo, Brazil, and stream it live on YouTube with MrBeast leading the charge, it turned into something far more unusual.

Adding to the buzz, Chargers superfan Merrianne Do—who went viral last season for her animated reactions—shared the stage in a broadcast that had fans divided.

Merrianne Do and MrBeast bring viral energy to Chargers vs Chiefs

Do’s rise to fame came when cameras caught her nervously pacing and cheering during a Chargers game in the 2023–24 season. That viral clip turned her into a recognizable face among NFL fans, and now she’s stepped into the spotlight again—this time alongside MrBeast and a Chiefs superfan in a unique YouTube stunt.

The premise was classic MrBeast: the winning team’s fan walks away with Super Bowl tickets, while the loser faces the spectacle of being launched from a giant cannon. For someone like Do, whose passion for the Chargers is already legendary, the stakes couldn’t be higher. With Los Angeles expected to build on their strong 11–6 campaign under Jim Harbaugh, the chance to celebrate with Super Bowl seats only fueled her enthusiasm.

For the Chargers faithful, Do has become more than just a meme. She embodies the spirit of a fan base desperate for playoff glory, making her role in this broadcast as entertaining as it was symbolic.

YouTube’s NFL experiment leaves fans split

The game itself showcased Patrick Mahomes battling Justin Herbert, but much of the online chatter focused on the broadcast. YouTube’s NFL debut featured not just MrBeast but also personalities like Deestroying, creating a production that felt radically different from traditional sports coverage.

While some viewers appreciated the bold attempt to innovate, many weren’t as forgiving. Fans were not having it as social media buzzed with criticism. For the NFL, the reaction underscored a familiar truth: people don’t like change—especially when it collides with America’s most beloved sport.Still, love it or hate it, the Chargers-Chiefs opener proved one thing: the future of football broadcasting may be more unpredictable, and far more viral, than ever before.Also Read: Chiefs’ Travis Kelce enjoys star-studded Brazil moment with Odell Beckham Jr. and Neymar ahead of opener