Patrick Mahomes breaks silence on claims NFL referees favor the Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes has responded to claims that NFL referees are favoring the Chiefs, saying officials are “doing their best” to make correct decisions.

The idea that the two-time defending champions are getting preferential treatment from the officials has persisted throughout the season, with even Cowboys star Micah Parsons criticizing the officials.

But after the Chiefs’ win over the Texans — in which Houston was punished twice for roughing up Mahomes — the quarterback broke his silence on the perceived bias in favor of his team.

“I’ve kind of learned that no matter what happens in the game, if you win and keep winning, something’s going to come out of it, so I don’t really pay attention to it,” Mahomes said on 96.5 The Fan, according to the Kansas City star.

“I mean, obviously I’ve been on both sides as far as the way I felt the calls were made, but at the end of the day, man, those guys are trying their best to make the best calls and that too to do. where the players perform the actions in the game. And that determines the outcome.’

In a controversial play last weekend, Mahomes was assessed an unnecessary roughness penalty when he was hit by Henry To’oTo’o.

Patrick Mahomes says he doesn’t pay attention to the idea that the Chiefs are favored by the referees

This action resulted in an unnecessary roughness penalty being assessed to the Texans in the second half

This action resulted in an unnecessary roughness penalty being assessed to the Texans in the second half

After dropping the snap, Mahomes rushed for a short gain before deciding to give himself up as Folorunso Fatukasi and To’oTo’o quickly closed in.

ESPN’s Troy Aikman broadcast the call.

“Oh, come on! I mean, he’s a runner,” he said. ‘I couldn’t disagree with that more. He’s barely hit.’

ESPN rules analyst Russell Yurk agreed with the former Cowboy: “The two Houston players hit each other. That should not have been a violation,” he said.

Will Anderson Jr. from Houston was also rated a controversial roughing of the passer penalty for hitting Mahomes in the first quarter.

However, referee Clay Martin told a pool reporter after the match that both roughing penalties were properly assessed.

Mahomes was also criticized by fans and analysts on Saturday for “flopping” in the second half.

With Kansas City leading just 13-12 in the fourth quarter, Mahomes ran out of bounds on second down but slowed before getting out.

The two-time MVP was then pushed out of bounds by To’oTo’o before raising his arms in the air and falling to the ground.

No flag was thrown on the play, but Aikman was again outraged.

‘He’s trying to take the penalty. Instead of just running out of bounds, he slows down,” Aikman said.

“And that was the frustration and I understand it. I understand. That’s the frustration of these defensive players across the league.”

Mahomes and the Chiefs will host the Bills on Sunday as they look to reach their third straight Super Bowl.

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