Chiefs' absurd penalty streak in playoffs does little to dispel notion that referees favor Kansas City

CBS Sports ^ | Jan 22, 2025 | Douglas Clawson

[JimRed]

I was hoping that Detroit’s long suffering fans would get to the big one this year.

[twyn1]

I was rooting for the Lions too — maybe next year??

[lasereye]

Could it be that Kansas City is simply a better disciplined team, and commits fewer violations?

Sure it could be. But that seems less likely based on this, which I put in bold above:

If you look at the entire Patrick Mahomes era as a starter (since 2018), the Chiefs are second-worst in penalty yard differential during the regular season, but best in the playoffs.

[lasereye]

Pretty everyone agrees the Bills got the first downs - especially the second one. It’s also clear the ball hit the ground on Worthy’s catch. Romo said so. Maybe he’s a Chiefs hater.

[MinorityRepublican]

“It’s scripted… they will win the Super Bowl and he will retire on the field & propose to me.” pic.twitter.com/kFPBjCkW9F— AB (@AB84) January 28, 2025

[Tommy Revolts]

Romo is always saying snarky comments about the Chiefs. I'm not sure who is worse, him or Collinsworth.

No, they did not get the first downs. The ball has to cross the marker, not the helmet or shoulder. Even Ray Charles could see that.

I have an idea, how about these dumbass coaches put points on the board instead of going for it on 4th down all the time.

If only Kincaid had not dropped that pass. But it's the refs fault. Maybe next year whiners.

[dfwgator]

That’s part of the “show”, turning the Chiefs into the bad guys.

That’s why the NFL more and more resembles WWF Wrestling.

[Tommy Revolts]

I can’t disagree with that.

[lasereye]

"Even Ray Charles could see that."

CBS rules analyst Gene Steratore said he thought that was the incorrect call. Steratore said he thought Allen crossed the line for a first down by “a third of the football” and that the Bills should have maintained possession.

[subterfuge]

Supposedly, the league has been working on the chip in the ball thing for awhile. The ball being oblong shaped is problematic.

[Tommy Revolts]

After review, the ruling stood as called.

[lasereye]

If the officials favor the Chiefs as alleged, then that would logically prove nothing. You’re making a “Don’t believe your lying eyes” argument.

Every Chief’s fan clearly saw he was short I assume. Otherwise, nobody.

[Tommy Revolts]

Ok, then every opposing Chiefs fan clearly saw it was a 1st down. Whatever.

"You are witnessing greatness. And just be happy that you are alive to be there to see it." - Nate Burleson

[lasereye]

Here's an analysis of the spot proving he made the first down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNm5KhFXiNs

What's an "opposing Chiefs fan"? If you mean anyone who saw that he got the first down, like Steratore, then that would be a 100% accurate statement. It would be true by how you defined "opposing Chiefs fan". Of course that definition is idiotic.

[dfwgator]

I don’t understand why they can’t simply put a small chip on the ball that can mark where the forward progress is.

[Tommy Revolts]

I can show you just as many analysis of the spot showing Josh Allen did not get the first down.

Call stands. However, here's the best analysis...

Josh Allen's First Down Controversy

[lasereye]

The guy saying he got it didn't provide any analysis. He just said it wasn't "definitive". There's just two people giving their opinions there. The other guy said he got it.

Here's a view from above that we were never shown, which demonstrates that he got it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy2PDXHES1A

They also show another spot that people aren't even talking about where the Bills receiver got the first down but was marked short.

[Tommy Revolts]

Did they show this one too?



I have to move on bro, getting ready for the Big Dance.

I'll talk with you after we put on a clinic at the Super Bowl.

Go Chiefs, let's make history!