Roger Goodell shot down the popular conspiracy theory that the Chiefs are getting favorable calls from NFL officials in order to make sure their Patrick Mahomes-, Travis Kelce-, Taylor Swift-fueled dynasty keeps winning.
The NFL Commissioner said, “That’s a ridiculous theory, for anyone who might take it seriously.”
The two-time defending champion Chiefs have been called for five combined defensive holding, roughing the passer and unnecessary roughness penalties over the past four postseasons.
Their opponents in those games have been flagged for 22 of those same big-yardage penalties. Moreover, the Chiefs have been called for 41 cumulative penalties to the opponents’ 71.
Goodell joked, “This sort of reminds me a little bit of the script, right? That I write the script and have the script for the entire season.
“A lot of those theories are things that happen on social media and they get a new life. Nobody wants it to be their theory. I understand it. It reflects a lot of the fans’ passion. It also is a reminder for us how important officiating is.”
