NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.Photo:Cooper Neill/Getty; Michael Owens/GettyNFL commissionerRoger Goodellis weighing in on the controversial call that contributed to Sunday’s Buffalo Bills victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.Much to the dismay of quarterbackPatrick Mahomes, referees waived off a Chiefs touchdown after determining Kadarius Toney was offsides, and the Chiefs fell to the Bills 20-17, their second loss in two weeks.Commissioner Goodell said Wednesday that he agreed with the call in Sunday’s game and said he’s “incredibly proud” of the league’s officiating this season.“That’s their job: to call when there’s a foul. There was no question about that foul. It was absolutely the right call,” Goodell said, according toYahoo Sports.He continued, “If you don’t call that, obviously we would have been subject, our officials would have been subject to criticism also.“Patrick Mahomes.Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesThe commissioner said he knows referees “are not perfect,” adding that “no human being is,” before praising the NFL’s officials for doing “an extraordinary job” on the field.“I find it ironic that I’m standing here answering a question about when the officials got it right, and they’re being criticized.“Goodell added that “everybody” in the NFL community “is acknowledging the officials were absolutely correct,” even after Mahomes washeard in video clipscalling the decision the “wildest f—ing call I’ve ever seen.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Mahomes apologized for his emotional outburst on the sidelines during an interview with Kansas City’s610 Sports Radioon Monday. In response to a question from the show’s hosts about his sideline outburst, Mahomes said, “Obviously, you don’t want to ever react that way.“But the Chiefs star was especially regretful about his interaction with Bills quarterback Josh Allen after the game.Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts with Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills after the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.Jamie Squire/GettyMahomes said, “But more than anything, I regret the way I acted towards Josh after the game because he had nothing to do with it. I was a little hot and emotional, but you can’t do that, man. It’s not a great example for kids watching the game, so I was more upset about that than me on the sidelines.“Mahomes told the radio hosts that moments like his sideline outburst “happens” from time to time. “It’s the NFL. Stuff like that happens. Not every season is going to be the same.““I care, man. I love it. I love this game, I love my teammates, I want to go out there and put everything on the line to win. But obviously, can’t do that. Can’t be that way toward officials or really anybody in life,” he said of his emotional display after the loss.The quarterback said his team “still has four games left” to end their season on a high note following the Chiefs' back-to-back losses to Green Bay and Buffalo.In the currentNFL standings, the Chiefs lead the AFC West with an 8-5 record, while the Bills are in second place in the AFC East with a record of 7-6.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.Photo:Cooper Neill/Getty; Michael Owens/Getty
Cooper Neill/Getty; Michael Owens/Getty
NFL commissionerRoger Goodellis weighing in on the controversial call that contributed to Sunday’s Buffalo Bills victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.Much to the dismay of quarterbackPatrick Mahomes, referees waived off a Chiefs touchdown after determining Kadarius Toney was offsides, and the Chiefs fell to the Bills 20-17, their second loss in two weeks.Commissioner Goodell said Wednesday that he agreed with the call in Sunday’s game and said he’s “incredibly proud” of the league’s officiating this season.“That’s their job: to call when there’s a foul. There was no question about that foul. It was absolutely the right call,” Goodell said, according toYahoo Sports.He continued, “If you don’t call that, obviously we would have been subject, our officials would have been subject to criticism also.“Patrick Mahomes.Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesThe commissioner said he knows referees “are not perfect,” adding that “no human being is,” before praising the NFL’s officials for doing “an extraordinary job” on the field.“I find it ironic that I’m standing here answering a question about when the officials got it right, and they’re being criticized.“Goodell added that “everybody” in the NFL community “is acknowledging the officials were absolutely correct,” even after Mahomes washeard in video clipscalling the decision the “wildest f—ing call I’ve ever seen.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Mahomes apologized for his emotional outburst on the sidelines during an interview with Kansas City’s610 Sports Radioon Monday. In response to a question from the show’s hosts about his sideline outburst, Mahomes said, “Obviously, you don’t want to ever react that way.“But the Chiefs star was especially regretful about his interaction with Bills quarterback Josh Allen after the game.Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts with Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills after the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.Jamie Squire/GettyMahomes said, “But more than anything, I regret the way I acted towards Josh after the game because he had nothing to do with it. I was a little hot and emotional, but you can’t do that, man. It’s not a great example for kids watching the game, so I was more upset about that than me on the sidelines.“Mahomes told the radio hosts that moments like his sideline outburst “happens” from time to time. “It’s the NFL. Stuff like that happens. Not every season is going to be the same.““I care, man. I love it. I love this game, I love my teammates, I want to go out there and put everything on the line to win. But obviously, can’t do that. Can’t be that way toward officials or really anybody in life,” he said of his emotional display after the loss.The quarterback said his team “still has four games left” to end their season on a high note following the Chiefs' back-to-back losses to Green Bay and Buffalo.In the currentNFL standings, the Chiefs lead the AFC West with an 8-5 record, while the Bills are in second place in the AFC East with a record of 7-6.
NFL commissionerRoger Goodellis weighing in on the controversial call that contributed to Sunday’s Buffalo Bills victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Much to the dismay of quarterbackPatrick Mahomes, referees waived off a Chiefs touchdown after determining Kadarius Toney was offsides, and the Chiefs fell to the Bills 20-17, their second loss in two weeks.
Commissioner Goodell said Wednesday that he agreed with the call in Sunday’s game and said he’s “incredibly proud” of the league’s officiating this season.
“That’s their job: to call when there’s a foul. There was no question about that foul. It was absolutely the right call,” Goodell said, according toYahoo Sports.
He continued, “If you don’t call that, obviously we would have been subject, our officials would have been subject to criticism also.”
Patrick Mahomes.Jamie Squire/Getty Images
The commissioner said he knows referees “are not perfect,” adding that “no human being is,” before praising the NFL’s officials for doing “an extraordinary job” on the field.
“I find it ironic that I’m standing here answering a question about when the officials got it right, and they’re being criticized.”
Goodell added that “everybody” in the NFL community “is acknowledging the officials were absolutely correct,” even after Mahomes washeard in video clipscalling the decision the “wildest f—ing call I’ve ever seen.”
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Mahomes apologized for his emotional outburst on the sidelines during an interview with Kansas City’s610 Sports Radioon Monday. In response to a question from the show’s hosts about his sideline outburst, Mahomes said, “Obviously, you don’t want to ever react that way.”
But the Chiefs star was especially regretful about his interaction with Bills quarterback Josh Allen after the game.
Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts with Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills after the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.Jamie Squire/Getty
Jamie Squire/Getty
Mahomes said, “But more than anything, I regret the way I acted towards Josh after the game because he had nothing to do with it. I was a little hot and emotional, but you can’t do that, man. It’s not a great example for kids watching the game, so I was more upset about that than me on the sidelines.”
Mahomes told the radio hosts that moments like his sideline outburst “happens” from time to time. “It’s the NFL. Stuff like that happens. Not every season is going to be the same.”
“I care, man. I love it. I love this game, I love my teammates, I want to go out there and put everything on the line to win. But obviously, can’t do that. Can’t be that way toward officials or really anybody in life,” he said of his emotional display after the loss.
The quarterback said his team “still has four games left” to end their season on a high note following the Chiefs' back-to-back losses to Green Bay and Buffalo.
In the currentNFL standings, the Chiefs lead the AFC West with an 8-5 record, while the Bills are in second place in the AFC East with a record of 7-6.
source: people.com
