The AFC Championship was nearly marred by a bizarre decision to wipe out a failed Kansas City third down in the fourth quarter. The drive eventually ended in a punt, not a score, making the moment less controversial. It still was a mess. After the game, referee Ron Torbert explained the decision that gave the [more] … [Read more...] about Referee Ron Torbert explains strange do-over situation in fourth quarter of Bengals-Chiefs
Key play included a missed holding penalty by Orlando Brown
The late hit that gave the Chiefs 15 extra yards and a 45-yard game-winning field goal try came at the end of a play that began with something that has happened over and over in 2022. Offensive holding. Not called. Chiefs tackle Orlando Brown clearly held Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson. No flag was thrown. [more] … [Read more...] about Key play included a missed holding penalty by Orlando Brown
Eagles two-point favorites over Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII
The Eagles are the betting favorites in Super Bowl LVII. After early line movement that saw the game as a pick ’em, then the Chiefs briefly favored by one point, at most sports books the line has now settled in at Eagles -2. Only six Super Bowls have had a closing line of two points [more] … [Read more...] about Eagles two-point favorites over Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII
Joseph Ossai: I’ve got to know not to get close to the quarterback, I’ve got to be better
Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai was emotional in the locker room after losing the AFC Championship Game, blaming himself for a 15-yard penalty for shoving Patrick Mahomes that put the Chiefs into range for their game-winning field goal. “I’ve just got to learn from experience,” Ossai said. “I’ve got to know not to get close [more] … [Read more...] about Joseph Ossai: I’ve got to know not to get close to the quarterback, I’ve got to be better
Chris Jones: Don’t ever disrespect Arrowhead Stadium
Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones made it clear that he heard what the Bengals were saying in the days leading up to the AFC Championship Game during his Friday media availability. Jones ended his time at the podium by saying “see y’all at Burrowhead Stadium” in reference to the Bengals suggestion that Joe Burrow had [more] … [Read more...] about Chris Jones: Don’t ever disrespect Arrowhead Stadium