Patrick Mahomes (QB, Chiefs) caused two penalties in the victory against the Texans during the Divisional RoundEdit. For some, these are questionable. And he even tried to provoke a third. The action did not fail to arouse reactions among the fans. In an interview with Carrington Harrison (96.5 The Fan), he admitted that he shouldn't have done this.
“The only one where I felt I did too much was the one along the sidelines, where I didn't get the penalty. The referees saw it and did nothing. I knew immediately that I shouldn't have done it. »
Despite everything, for Mahomes, the numerous criticisms of the arbitration are not justified.
“The referees do their best to ensure that we have the fairest matches possible. They can't do more. All you can do is give it your all and live with the result. That's what they preach in Kansas City. No matter what happens, if you win and keep winning, there will be something about it. Of course there is a decision here or there that people disagree with. But at the same time, I think there are plenty of other actions that made the decision. »
The quarterback refers in particular to the words of Will Anderson. He believes that Houston was wronged by the decisions of the refereeing body. Of course, this kind of position is surely easier to assume when you are in the shoes of the winner. However, refereeing cannot serve as a systematic excuse for the Chiefs' opponents.
Officiating out of the equation against Buffalo for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs?
The zebras will be scrutinized during the match against Buffalo. But it is in the game that the Bills will have to find the key if they want to finally break their glass ceiling. Mahomes is well aware of this. And for him, if refereeing is part of the game, it is rather the level of the two teams that will make the clash great.
“It’s just two great teams going against each other. When you look at great rivalries, it's exactly that. I know Josh (Allen) well enough to say he’s going to come play great football. I'm just going to have to play at my best and find a way to win, no matter what it is. »
Comments which will surely not fail to fuel criticism of the Chiefs and the refereeing.
