Everyone is turning on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes following egregious penalty

Jan 18, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) tackles Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the third quarter of a 2025 AFC divisional round game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

When the commentators are turning on Patrick Mahomes, it’s finally gone too far.

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback remains a subject of controversy as penalties continue to go against the Houston Texans entering the fourth quarter of Saturday’s AFC Divisional Round.

During the first quarter, Will Anderson was slapped with a roughing the passer call after barely tapping Mahomes following a pass. That led to a field goal from Harrison Butker.

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In the third quarter, Mahomes tried to take off running and began to slide. As he was going down, Henry To’oTo’o made the tackle, thus leading to another late hit against the Texans and a first down. Kansas City would march downfield to extend the lead by eight with a Travis Kelce 11-yard touchdown.

Fans are fed up with the refs giving the three-time Super Bowl winner special treatment. C.J. Stroud has been hit late a handful of times, but the second Mahomes gets touched, a flag and extra 15 yards on the way.

Here’s some of the internet’s best reaction.

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Literally no player in sports gets more favorable calls than Patrick Mahomes. It’s legitimately embarrassing. The NFL should be ashamed. Everyone sees it. It’s a joke.