The NFL has come under fire for its refereeing decisions ahead of the Chiefs-Bills AFC Championship Game on Sunday. Fans and players have expressed concerns about perceived bias in favor of the Chiefs, with some accusing the league of rigging games in their favor. A content creator has pointed out that referee Clete Blakeman’s past record with the two teams could potentially favor the Bills over the Chiefs in the upcoming game. Blakeman has a 5-6 record in Chiefs games and a 5-2 record in Bills games in recent years. Additionally, Blakeman has a higher percentage of penalties called on the home team compared to the league average. Despite these concerns, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has dismissed the idea of referees favoring his team, stating that they just have to focus on playing the game. The controversy stems from a recent game where the Texans were penalized for unnecessary roughness on Mahomes, despite minimal contact. As the teams prepare to face off in the AFC Championship Game, the focus remains on the fairness and integrity of the officiating, with fans and players closely watching the outcome.
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