Brittany Mahomes criticises refs over Chiefs loss to Broncos

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 14:10 · Archive

Brittany Mahomes posted on social media criticising referees after a controversial false start penalty cost the Kansas City Chiefs a game-winning touchdown in a 28-24 loss to the Denver Broncos.

Brittany Mahomes posted on Instagram Stories criticising referees after a false start penalty on offensive lineman Jaylon Moore cost the Kansas City Chiefs a game-winning touchdown in their 28-24 loss to the Denver Broncos. The penalty came on what would have been a touchdown pass to Rashee Rice, pushing the Chiefs back five yards. Patrick Mahomes was then sacked on fourth-and-goal, ending the game with a Denver victory.

Mahomes wrote: 'You can't tell me you call that on a game winning touchdown, oh wait yeah I can cause it's us. That was the weakest call I have ever seen, you can't tell me otherwise.' The CBS broadcast showed slow-motion replay of Moore's movement before the snap.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said he did not see a false start and described the flag as 'one man's opinion'. However, he acknowledged broader discipline concerns, saying: 'We had over 100 yards in penalties and that puts you in a bad position all the way down to the touchdown right at the end to win the game.'

Kansas City blew a double-digit lead in the second half as Denver scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Kicker Harrison Butker also missed a critical field goal that opened the door for the Broncos' rally. The loss was the Chiefs' second of the season.

Fox News reported that NFL penalty statistics through eight games show the Chiefs had a +10 net flag advantage, with opponents being flagged more than Kansas City, contradicting claims that the team is being unfairly targeted by officials.

How it is being reported

• Brittany Mahomes is furious with NFL refs over key call at end of Broncos game, Redskins fan fight & NFL memesBrittany Mahomes claims the Chiefs are being targeted by refs, but NFL penalty stats tell a very different story about Kansas City's flag advantage.Fox News · 2 Nov, 12:53
• Brittany Mahomes blasts refs after controversial call costs Chiefs in heartbreaking lossAn angry Brittany Mahomes took to her Instagram Stories to voice her frustrations with the way the game ended.New York Post · 2 Nov, 04:02
• Furious Brittany Mahomes launches blistering attack at NFL refs in social media meltdown after Chiefs loss: 'Weakest call I have ever seen'Patrick Mahomes and his teammates suffered a heartbreaking late loss on the road against the Denver Broncos, and his wife Brittany clearly wasn't happy when she took to her Instagram account.Daily Mail Sport · 2 Nov, 02:56

In this story: Brittany Mahomes · Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Denver Broncos · Jaylon Moore · Andy Reid

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