When Patrick Mahomes was hit late, the penalty set up the Kansas City Chiefs for the game-winning 45-yard field goal.
However, with some controversial officiating throughout the night, the call has come with some scrutiny not only among fans, but NFL coaches as well.
In fact, an NFL coach says Mahomes sold the hit in order to get the extra yards.
"That is what the owners want, $40 million skill players flopping on the ground," an NFC defensive coach told The Athletic, "drawing fouls from chemistry teachers, medical device salesmen and the like."
The coach was referring to the fact that NFL referees are actually part-time employees by the league. Retired official Ed Houchili is an attorney, a career he held throughout his entire refereeing career — his son, Shawn, is a wealth management advisor when he's not officiating games.
Mahomes was tackled by Joseph Ossai at the Bengals' 42-yard line, but the penalty cost Cincinnati 15 yards.
Had the refs eaten the whistle, the Chiefs would have had eight seconds to attempt to get closer (or go for a 60-yarder). Instead, they were right in field goal range, and Harrison Butker drilled it.
The kick sent the Chiefs to their third Super Bowl in four years, and they improved to 3-2 in their last five AFC Championships - all of which they have hosted since 2019. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Prison Bitch:
On the patriots board they were all saying “refs shouldn’t decide games”. But they all wanted a holding call on that run
Some people might be able to pick up on the humor of that contradiction
Dee Ford, the fumble in the snow against the Raiders, and a million other calls from the refs that helped them win games with Brady. [Reply]
It's almost like these insane jackasses think if they whine and complain enough, it's going to change the result of the game. I've honestly never seen a larger attempt by so many goddamn people to discredit a win. It's truly disgusting.
So much grit and so much effort being overshadowed by this utter garbage spewing non-stop all over the place. It seriously makes me sick to my stomach. **** every single last one of these mouth breathing dipshits. I hope we kick the ever loving shit out of Philly, and then Reid and Mahomes stand on the podium and tell every single hater to suck their rods. [Reply]
What’s so funny: the NFL makes an exception for holds on “rip” rushes. So anyone crying about holding is flat wrong anyway
Good pull here from Nate, a 2nd generation OL expert, and it highlights how fraught instant analysis of individual officiating calls can be. How many viewers of yesterday's game were aware that the NFL rule book addresses a "rip" move, let alone makes it an exception for holding? https://t.co/QOyGAOmAIK
Why in the flying F would Mahomes NOT have sold it as much as possible? Just a smart ass play by an extremely smart player Where is the outrage over Devonta Smith acting like he caught that 4th down bomb to set up the Eagles first score?
Funny how Bengals fans forget their star safety literally FLOPPED on the field like a freaking fish to fake an injury to avoid a penalty during our regular season matchup. [Reply]
There's a lot of petty jealousy in the world. And I don't care what an "NFC defensive coach" thinks. If he was any good, he'd be coaching for the Chiefs. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Prison Bitch:
What’s so funny: the NFL makes an exception for holds on “rip” rushes. So anyone crying about holding is flat wrong anyway
Good pull here from Nate, a 2nd generation OL expert, and it highlights how fraught instant analysis of individual officiating calls can be. How many viewers of yesterday's game were aware that the NFL rule book addresses a "rip" move, let alone makes it an exception for holding? https://t.co/QOyGAOmAIK
Originally Posted by Rain Man:
There's a lot of petty jealousy in the world. And I don't care what an "NFC defensive coach" thinks. If he was any good, he'd be coaching for the Chiefs.
Dude is so mad they wouldn't even say who the coach was.....:-) [Reply]
An unnamed “defensive coach” that’s too much of a pussy to put his name behind it. Maybe Fox should stick to ball washing politicians all day and stfu about sports. [Reply]
Once again, let’s blame the refs instead of “The second coming of Brady” for blowing two opportunities to drive and take the lead in the 4th quarter. But they’re not ready for the reality where Burrow choked and is not all that clutch. [Reply]
