The Kansas City Chiefs are heading to the Super Bowl after a 32-29 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship. However, the win didn’t come without controversy. Several disputed calls, including a fourth-and-one play where Josh Allen was ruled short and a catch by Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy that stood despite the ball touching the ground, fueled fan complaints that officiating favored Kansas City.
Chiefs radio announcer Mitch Holthus pushed back against the criticism, citing statistics to counter claims of biased officiating. He pointed out that Kansas City ranked 17th in the regular season for scoring drives assisted by penalties, while Buffalo led the league in that category, with 33% of their scoring drives benefiting from penalties.
Brittany Mahomes, wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, shared Holthus’ message on social media, reinforcing the stance against the officiating complaints. Meanwhile, Patrick Mahomes credited the team’s success to collective effort rather than any referee influence.
“This team’s been special because it’s been everybody,” Mahomes said. “If you look at our entire season, someone always steps up at the biggest moment—offense, defense, or special teams. That’s what I’ll remember most about this season, and hopefully, we can finish it the right way with one more win.”
Kansas City will take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9.
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