The Buffalo Bills‘ ascent in the AFC conference was marked by a narrow 20-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. This game ended in a controversy due to a late offside penalty. The loss was particularly disheartening for the Chiefs, as it followed a 27-19 defeat to the Green Bay Packers. Their record was pushed down to 8-5.
The impact of this result was amplified by the Bills improving their standing to 7-6. The culmination of these events sparked a notable reaction from Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He visibly expressed his frustration towards the referees as he was unable to reconcile with how the game slipped away. Later in the postgame presser, he worded his frustration towards the referees.
Patrick Mahomes expressed frustration over officiating in the Chiefs’ narrow loss to the Buffalo Bills
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In the aftermath of the Chiefs’ 20-17 loss to the Bills, Patrick Mahomes conveyed his strong dissatisfaction during the postgame press conference. He emphasized the significance of games being determined by player actions rather than officiating decisions. By that, Mahomes was referencing a specific call that he believed significantly influenced the game’s outcome.
Patrick Mahomes exclaimed, “It’s not just about me; it’s about how much everyone invests in this game, and for a flag to change the outcome in that moment is hard to swallow.” His remarks went beyond personal frustration when he said that they hadn’t given any warnings before. He further added, “It’s tough man, I’m lost for words.”
Recalling his seven-year career and highlighting the unusual nature of such a decisive and controversial decision, Patrick Mahomes revealed that he didn’t get any explanation from any referees. He further said, “Let us play the game man, and then whatever happens happens.” Mahomes wasn’t the only one who remarked on their latest game, HC Andy Reid also shared his opinion on it.
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Coach Reid also added to the criticism
Following the Chiefs’ narrow 20-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills, the team’s head coach, Andy Reid, joined quarterback Patrick Mahomes in voicing discontent over the officiating. Specifically, Reid was critical of a late offside call that annulled a touchdown by Kadarius Toney.
The head coach added, “Usually I get a warning before something like that happens.” This was reported by Harold Kuntz of Fox 4 in Kansas City. Reid further commented on the awkwardness of the situation in the context of NFL standards, saying, “A bit embarrassing in the National Football League for that to take place.”
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This sentiment underscored the team’s collective frustration with the decision that significantly influenced the game’s result. What do you think about this? Let us know below.