Late false start erases Chiefs touchdown in 28-24 loss

The Kansas City Chiefs lost 28-24 to the Denver Broncos after a late false-start penalty against right tackle Jaylon Moore erased an apparent go-ahead touchdown. Travis Kelce, who was flagged for a separate procedural penalty earlier in the game, said he had committed such an infraction in each of the Chiefs’ previous three games and needed to improve. With seconds remaining, Kansas City faced fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line. Patrick Mahomes appeared to connect with Rashee Rice for a touchdown, but officials called a false start on Moore before the play could count. The five-yard penalty moved the Chiefs back to the 6, and Mahomes was sacked on the final play. Moore accepted responsibility for the call. Coach Andy Reid said he had seen Moore move his head but had not seen a false start. Mahomes also said the movement had not appeared significant to him, while acknowledging that officials had made the call. The supplied accounts contain no independent review of the play. Jason Kelce, Travis Kelce’s brother and a former center, offered a possible explanation on their New Heights podcast. He said Trey Smith appeared to be looking back toward the quarterback while center...