A trap game is a game played against an opponent that is generally deemed to be easy to defeat. It is a game in which a stronger opponent overlooks a weaker opponent and the weaker opponent overcomes adversity, potentially winning the game. There is no set definition for precisely what constitutes a "trap" game, but it is generally a game in which a playoff contender faces a losing team. A trap game can happen in any sport, including football and hockey.
Here are some examples of trap games:
- The Arizona Cardinals are 9-2 as HOME DOGS in games 1-4. This is a classic example of a weaker team (Arizona) facing adversity and beating a stronger opponent.
- In games 5-8, Arizona is a perfect 8-0 playing with revenge vs. <.500 opponent off a SUATS win. This is another classic example of a trap game.
- The Chiefs and Raiders game was a trap game because it was a game against a worse opponent that the Chiefs could overlook and underprepare and lose.
- In college football, a trap game is defined as a high-ranked team playing in a game that everyone expects them to win against a far lesser opponent.
