Following the Kansas City Chiefs’ 20-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Brittany Mahomes, the wife of reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes, did not hold back in expressing her frustration with the officiating crew.
In a bold move, she took to Instagram to share a savage MVP story, making her displeasure known after the Week 14 defeat.
The Chiefs’ loss was not without controversy. In the closing minutes of the game, with 1:25 remaining on 2nd-and-10 from Kansas City’s 49-yard line, Patrick Mahomes connected with tight end Travis Kelce near the Bills’ 30-yard line.
Kelce then executed a lateral pass to wide receiver Kadarius Toney, who appeared to capitalize on an open lane to the end zone.
This play initially brought hope and excitement to Brittany Mahomes and the entire Chiefs Kingdom.
However, the jubilation was short-lived. Officials penalized Kadarius Toney for offside, moving the line of scrimmage back by 10 yards.
As a result, the Chiefs failed to convert on downs, and Buffalo successfully ran out the clock, securing a controversial victory.
The Bills’ win rekindled their hopes in the AFC postseason race, while the Chiefs saw their lead in the AFC West shrink to just one game after the Denver Broncos’ 24-7 triumph over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 14.
Brittany Mahomes was not the only one protesting the outcome.
Her husband, Patrick Mahomes, displayed visible frustration on the sidelines after the game, requiring teammates to restrain him.
Mahomes, known for his composure, was evidently upset, underscoring the questionable nature of the offside penalty.
As the regular season winds down, the defending Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, face the challenge of maintaining their composure amidst controversy and heightened competition in the AFC.