9:34 AM PT -- Internet sleuths are callin' BS on Hardman's story ... claiming the wideout may have used an app to trick his followers into believing he actually broke his flat-screen.
The image Hardman tweeted looks a whole lot like a YouTube video that you can put on your TV to make it seem like it was broken. Several fans on social media believe Hardman did just that during "SNF."
Looks familiar... pic.twitter.com/7Lb8JiF7cZ
— Scott Kagarice (@CapnClutch17) November 21, 2022
No word from Hardman yet on the allegations.
Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman, watching at home with an injury, missed the wild ending between his team and the Chargers on "Sunday Night Football" ... all because he broke his TV during the game!!
The Kansas City wideout -- who's on the IR with an abdominal injury -- was live tweeting during the game, and at one point said the drama was too much for him to watch, and he almost threw his remote at the TV.
Just in case y’all thought I was lying I really did break my tv 😕🥹 pic.twitter.com/1RyOdPyJim
— Mecole Hardman Jr. (@MecoleHardman4) November 21, 2022
Almost.
But, Hardman finally gave in to his emotions as the Chiefs and Chargers continued to exchange blows, writing, "Update I threw the remote at the TV! Now I gotta go get a new TV."
As proof, Hardman posted a pic of his TV, and judging from the damage, he appears to have gotten it good.
Hardman's squad, trailing the Chargers for most of the night, ended up winning due to some late-game magic from Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
Mahomes, who threw three touchdowns to Kelce, connected with the superstar tight end for his final TD pass with 31 seconds left ... putting KC ahead, 30-27.
Hardman, expected to be out at least four games, has only been in the NFL for four seasons ... but the 24-year-old shouldn't have any issue replacing the TV (especially at those Black Friday prices!).
Better hurry up, though ... Chiefs play in 6 days!
Originally Published -- 7:06 AM PT