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Karl Rasmussen

NFL Fans Rip Refs After Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Benefit From Questionable Call

Houston Texans edge Will Anderson Jr. hits Patrick Mahomes | Screenshot via Adam Schefter

The Kansas City Chiefs were beneficiaries of a questionable decision from referees during the first quarter which enabled them to extend their drive and eventually tack on three points against the Houston Texans.

After what appeared to be a clean and legal hit from Texans edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. on Patrick Mahomes, officials tossed their flags and penalized Anderson for roughing the passer. That awarded the Chiefs a free first down, erasing what would've been a fourth-and-long.

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