Patrick Mahomes caught on mic ripping referees in explicit rant - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback captured cursing at officials during game
Patrick Mahomes was furious after a frustrating loss, dropping F-bombs and criticizing referees for a controversial call that cost the Chiefs.
Patrick Mahomes was not happy on the sidelines or on the field during the Kansas City Chiefs' game against the Buffalo Bills. The TV cameras captured Mahomes using strong language to express his frustration after the Chiefs' 20-17 loss. He was particularly upset about a call that negated a late-game touchdown that would have given the Chiefs the lead. Mahomes was visibly angry and expressed his disbelief at the call, stating that in his seven years of playing, he had never seen offensive offsides called, especially at such a crucial moment in the game.
Head coach Andy Reid also expressed his disappointment, calling the situation embarrassing for the National Football League. This frustration comes after another game where the Chiefs felt they were on the wrong end of a missed call, with a perceived non-call on a pass interference play in their previous game. Mahomes emphasized the impact of these calls on the game and the NFL as a whole, stating that it was not good for the league to have games dominated by discussions about referees.
The controversial loss to the Bills puts the Chiefs at 8-5 for the season, while the Bills improved to 7-6 and kept their playoff hopes alive. The intense emotions and reactions from Mahomes and the Chiefs highlight the impact that officiating can have on the outcome of games, and the frustration that comes with feeling that the game was decided by calls rather than the players' performance.
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