Chiefs’ repeat play in 4th quarter of AFC Championship angers NFL fans

NFL fans were absolutely gobsmacked when the Kansas City Chiefs got a chance to redo third down at a pivotal moment in the AFC Championship game on Sunday night.

On third down with just over 10 minutes left in the game, the Cincinnati Bengals stopped the Chiefs to bring up what was thought to have been fourth down. However, the officials determined that a whistle was blown before the ball broke, and instead of the Chiefs preparing to punt, they were given another chance to try to convert on third down.

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The noise at Arrowhead Stadium apparently prevented the other officials from hearing the whistle. Bengals coach Zac Taylor was furious on the sidelines. On the next play, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was sacked for an 8-yard loss, but Bengals cornerback Eli Apple was called for holding the play.

NFL fans erupted in anger on social media.

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Fortunately, for the Bengals, the defense was able to hold off the Chiefs and force them to punt after three extra plays.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) covers his ears to catch a play in the first quarter of the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
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On Cincinnati’s ensuing drive, Joe Burrow threw an interception. The score remained tied 20-20 for the time being with less than 7 minutes to play.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes points before snapping against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter of the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
(Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports)

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Officiating issues also gripped the NFC Championship between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers.