The Kansas City Chiefs' success has sparked a growing debate among NFL fans about whether referees favor Patrick Mahomes and his team. This narrative gained traction during the divisional round of the playoffs when several controversial calls went Kansas City’s way.

For example, on Sunday, Pat McAfee took to social media after he felt Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver hip-drop tackled Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson while he was out of bounds.

Patrick Mahomes said the Chiefs aren't getting favorable treatment from officials, who are "doing their best to call the game as fair and as proper as they possibly can."

Patrick Mahomes doesn't feel he gets extra protection after being asked about the recent officiating chatter regarding some beneficial calls in favor of his Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes addressed the idea of NFL referees rigging games ahead of the AFC Championship vs. the Bills. The post Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Breaks Silence on Getting ‘Protection’ From NFL Referees appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is firing back at accusations of preferential treatment from officials as his team inches closer to a potential Super Bowl appearance.

Patrick Mahomes was treated fairly on Saturday according to the NFL Senior Vice President of Officiating, who supported all decisions made against the Houston Texans