Flopping has noticeably increased among NFL players, and you probably have to blame the NBA for that.
Buy hey, it works. I mean, that's how the Cincinnati Bengals were able to prevent Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith from scoring a game-winning touchdown against them today (story here).
Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett, however, is not a fan of it. Bennett commented about opposing NFL defensive ends flopping, and took a shot at Miami Heat star Chris Bosh in the process.
https://twitter.com/mikecwright/status/526475358770855936
NFL players are flopping, but I don't think it's as bad as what Bosh does: