Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes reacts to allegations of favorable treatment from referees

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Quarterback Patrick Mahomes addressed the ongoing allegations that the team is receiving favorable treatment from referees during Wednesday's press conference.

I'd say the one play that really stood out to me where I might have done too much was the one on the sideline during the divisional round game against Houston. When I was penalized for it, I knew the referees had seen it and didn't throw a flag. It was a clear non-call, so I understood their decision right away and remembered that I probably shouldn't have done that.

Patrick Mahomes benefited from a disputed roughing the passer call last Saturday.

I've discovered that no matter what happens in a game, something will come out about it if you win. If you continue to win, I don't pay much attention to it. As someone who has been on both sides, receiving a questionable call and being protected by a favorable one, I know how it feels. Ultimately, those officials are doing their job, and it's the players themselves who determine the game's outcome through their performances.

The Kansas City Chiefs, with Mahomes leading them, have been listening to the discussions on social media and opinions expressed by other teams, some of which are claiming that there was a prejudice in favor of the Blues in the [omitted text].

“Obviously, there were some people who disagreed with the calls that were made during the game, but I think there were also a lot of other plays that ultimately decided the outcome of that game.”

The referees will likely be under scrutiny on Sunday for the AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills.

There are allegations that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is receiving preferential treatment from game officials.