The NFL season has just begun and questions about the referees in Patrick Mahomes’ game have not been long in coming. A video posted on Instagram addresses the topic in a hilarious way without losing criticism of a recent play that ignited the old debate about the supposed help to the star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs.
The video was posted on the Instagram account of comedian, film director and theater producer, Patrick W. Cutler, although his movements at first seem exaggerated, it ends up being a hilarious performance where he mocks Mahomes and the referees in an action as if he were in a game.
A controversial interception during the Kansas City Chiefs’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals fuels the long-standing Mahomes debate. Is Patrick Mahomesgetting extra help from the referees? A controversial play in the third quarter has inflamed Mahomes’ critics, who once again claim the Chiefs quarterback is benefiting from favorable refereeing.
Despite the narrow 26-25 victory, which was sealed by a Harrison Butker field goal with three seconds left, the Chiefs showed significant vulnerabilities.
Mahomes had a fairly mediocre game, completing 18 of 25 passes for 151 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. However, many fans argue that he should have been credited with a third interception, again accusing the referees of giving him favorable treatment.
The disputed play occurred when Mahomes targeted Justin Watson , but Bengals cornerback DJ Turner stripped the ball from him. However, the referees penalized Cincinnati safety Daijahn Anthony for illegal contact, which nullified the interception.
Although the play had no impact on the scoreboard (as Cam Taylor-Britt intercepted Mahomes just a few plays later), the controversy surrounding Mahomes and the referee’s alleged favoritism continues. Both his critics and supporters will undoubtedly continue to scrutinize every move with great attention.
Many fans attribute the Chiefs’ victory over the Bengals not to the team’s performance or Butker’s 51-yard game-winning kick, but to a questionable referee decision in Mahomes’ favor.
