NFL fans, analysts think refs bailed Chiefs out vs. Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals were on the wrong end of a massive penalty that swung the outcome of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
On a fourth down with the game on the line and the Chiefs down two points, officials flagged Bengals rookie Daijahn Anthony for making contact with a Patrick Mahomes target down the field.
The flag gave the Chiefs a new set of downs and they won the game on a field goal by a single point a few plays later.
Many, though, took to social media to point out that it wasn't necessarily as cut and dry as Anthony getting there first. Some wondered if the Chiefs player made contact and others pointed out that both players had the right to make a play on the ball.
Either way, it quickly became one of the hottest topics of the week:
Nahhhh that illegal contact call on the Cincy INT was TRASH. Wow
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) September 15, 2024
Give every game to the Chiefs rest of season. Refs in their favor every game. Why play the game if we know results beforehand?
— T.J. Houshmandzadeh (@housh84) September 15, 2024
A lot of people on Twitter seem to not understand that the DB has the same right to the ball as the WR. If he’s making a play on the ball and there happens to be contact, even if it’s early, it’s not pass interference.
— whitty (@BigWhittyStyle) September 15, 2024
— Parker Blake (@ParkerBlake60) September 15, 2024
You really aren’t supposed to make that call unless it’s egregious man, a 50/50 ball on 4th and forever with the db attacking the ball should not draw a flag. Just insanely stupid shit imo https://t.co/uyG1YzP6Fl
— Teth-Adam (@DCRezz) September 15, 2024
Refs have to stop interfering with classics. I don’t respect this game or win.. Bengals was the better team point blank period and like I said we will see each other in the AFC championship Game 💯🙏🏾
— A-1 Chiefs (@KCSteppa) September 15, 2024
Defender has a right to the ball, he was going for the Interception.
— Tyler Faber (@TylerFaber03) September 15, 2024
the Chiefs and late flags to ensure they win the game: name a better duo
— Tyler (@TylerHerrick) September 15, 2024
I think the real question is how many team get this call in this situation?
— 🐎 Lord Of Indiana (Caitlin Clark From The Logo) (@LordOfIndiana) September 15, 2024
Not saying it wasn’t warranted but seems like @Chiefs get more flags in crucial situations. Not sure that’s thrown for everyone.
— Kevin Kelley (@coachkelley1) September 15, 2024
I wish you could bet on the odds of a penalty being called in the NFL.
Chiefs losing with 4th and long coming up? I’d bet my life savings on them getting bailed out by a flag.— Andrew Weiss (@WeissHockeyTalk) September 15, 2024
I’m gonna be real I feel terrible for the Bengals man real talk!!
— Marcus Spears (@mspears96) September 15, 2024
This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: NFL fans, analysts think refs bailed Chiefs out vs. Bengals
