Brittany Mahomes criticizes penalty in Chiefs’ loss to Broncos

Brittany Mahomes criticized a late false-start penalty that erased a potential go-ahead touchdown in the Kansas City Chiefs’ 28-24 loss to the Denver Broncos, while coach Andy Reid also questioned the call. The flag came during Kansas City’s final possession, with the Chiefs trailing by four. Patrick Mahomes threw a touchdown pass to Rashee Rice, but officials had already called right tackle Jaylon Moore for a false start, nullifying the play. The Chiefs’ ensuing attempt ended with Mahomes being sacked, and Denver held on for the win. Brittany Mahomes, the quarterback’s wife, objected to the decision in an Instagram Story, calling it the weakest call she had ever seen. Her post also questioned why the penalty was called on a play that could have given Kansas City the lead. Reid said after the game that he saw Moore move his head but did not see a false start. Patrick Mahomes said the movement had not appeared significant to him, while acknowledging that the officials had made their call. The supplied accounts do not include an officials’ explanation or an independent review establishing whether the penalty was correctly applied. The disputed play came after Denver rallied from...