Troy Aikman Disgusted With Refs Calling Chiefs-Texans Game
01/18/2025 07:10 PM
The officiating during Saturday's Chiefs'-Texans AFC divisional playoff game has been suspect.
There have been some calls that have gone against the Texans that weren't really penalties and Troy Aikman is over it. Aikman, who is calling the game alongside Joe Buck for ESPN, is tired of the unnecessary roughness penalties, especially one that occurred in the second half and gave the Chiefs a first down.
"I could not disagree with that one more," Aikman said.
Another pathetic unnecessary roughness penalty on the Texans. Troy Aikman: "I could not disagree with that one more."
— Mark Berman (@MarkBerman_) January 18, 2025
Some of these calls have extended drives and have led to points for the Chiefs, who are currently up 20-12 in the fourth quarter. They're trying to get one inch closer to a three-peat.
However, even NFL fans are upset with the officiating that has taken place in this game.
"Generally, I think the Chiefs/Officials thing is insane, but this game alone feels like it's trying to change my mind," one tweet read.
"What a clean, non-controversial touchdown drive from the Chiefs there. Just pure class and execution from start to finish," another tweet read.
"The NFL clearly wants the Chiefs to win it all again. They're telling us without telling us," another tweet read.
"I am invested in the Chiefs in many different ways, both today and over the rest of this season. And I can admit that this has been one of the most one-sided officiating games in recent memory. A total embarrassment," another tweet read.
The Chiefs are less than a quarter away from playing the Buffalo Bills or the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game next Sunday. They'd get to host it since they secured the top seed in the AFC during the regular season.
You can watch the rest of this game on ESPN/ABC. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman are on the call.
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