Brittany Mahomes faces backlash as Travis Kelce disputes Chiefs penalty call
Brittany Mahomes faced backlash after criticizing a controversial officiating call that nullified a potential game-winning touchdown for the Kansas City Chiefs. Former NFL player Chad Johnson defended the officials, confirming that the penalty for a false start was correct.
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Brittany Mahomes was not willing to stay silent after a costly officiating decision hurt the Kansas City Chiefs, but her criticism has not convinced everyone. Former Cincinnati Bengals star Chad Johnson has offered a very different take on the controversial call that wiped out Patrick Mahomes' potential game-winning touchdown against the Denver Broncos. While the Chiefs and their supporters questioned the timing of the flag, Johnson believes the officials had a legitimate reason to throw it. His comments have added another twist to an already heated debate surrounding Kansas City's narrow defeat.Chad Johnson disagrees with Brittany Mahomes over controversial Chiefs penaltyThe controversy erupted during the Chiefs' 28-24 loss to the Broncos on November 1. Kansas City had one final opportunity to steal the victory, with Patrick Mahomes leading the offence deep into Denver territory.
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