As the Kansas City Chiefs get ready Super Bowl 59 on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, there are still many who are trying to tarnish their run by bringing up all the alleged favorable calls they get from officials.
While speaking to reporters on Monday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell dismissed the theory entirely.
“It reminds me of the script, that I write a script for the entire season… It’s a ridiculous theory, for anyone who might take it seriously,” Goodell said.
Goodell added that the league is constantly exploring ways to improve its officiating and may add ways to review plays, such as facemask penalties, going forward.
“I’m proud of what they do, but that doesn’t mean we’re not trying to get better,” Goodell told media in New Orleans.
When asked if there would be a penalty for players like Kansas City star quarterback Patrick Mahomes flopping to draw penalties, Goodell said he doesn’t view that as a significant issue, but he wouldn’t be surprised if the competition committee discussed it in the future.
The Chiefs finished the 2024 season 15-2 but it wasn’t without controversy. Many of their wins came in the final minute and Kansas City did reap the reward of some favorable calls.
The latest was in the AFC Championship against the Buffalo Bills when Josh Allen was ruled short of the first down on a crucial fourth down play despite appearing to have picked up the first down. The play swung the momentum in the Chiefs’ favor, helping them secure a 32-29 win. Unsurprisingly, the controversial play was one of the biggest talking points after the game.
One can imagine the uproar if the Chiefs get another favorable call in the Super Bowl that helps them win their third straight Super Bowl on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.
