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The Chiefs vs Texans game on Sunday turned out to be an ultimate thriller, with both sides equally favored for the win. Although Patrick Mahomes had it by the end, some calls taken by referees disappointed the Chiefs, especially Brittany Mahomes, who ripped the NFL referees online.

The second quarter of the game happened to be a rough session for both sides that saw a bunch of touchdowns in the end. One of the highlighting moments was Mahomes getting sacked by Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins Sr.

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It looked like a terrible one, something that resembled many of the quarterbacks who experienced a sudden concussion. Although fans were expecting a penalty, no such calls were made. This certainly disappointed Brittany Mahomes, who vented her frustration on social media.

“I’m confused, we are allowed to tackle quarterbacks like that now? Got it. The inconsistency is BS,” she wrote on Twitter. ” I’m tired of the dirty hits,” Brittany mentioned in a follow-up tweet. While few of them shared similar views, others resorted to calling her out.

 

The Chiefs are expected to wrap up the season on a high note. They are reigning the AFC West with a season record of 11-3, and the last game thriller against Houston made up for all the jitters.

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By the end of the final whistle, the Chiefs recorded a 30-24 win escalating the game toward extra time. All thanks to Patrick Mahomes, who stayed resilient throughout the game.

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The 2022 season is about to end, and this year has proved to be an impressive campaign for Mahomes in his professional career. Moreover, he is one of the strongest contenders for the MVP award this season. Head coach Andy Reid looks already convinced of his quarterback receiving the award this year following a spectacular game against the Texans.

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“You saw Pat and what he did — he took care of business today,” Reid said via Arrowhead Report. “He went back to work and worked on it. You’re talking about a guy that if he’s not the MVP of the league, I’m not sure what’s wrong with it. He cleaned it up, he comes out, and we have almost 500 yards of offense.” he added.

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Mahomes completed 36 of his 41 pass attempts with an 87.8% finishing percentage. He proved his excellence in almost all areas, including the last-minute comebacks. Well, it will be interesting to see what’s waiting for the gunslinger in the coming days.

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