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The tension reached a boiling point during the playoffs, particularly in the Wild Card Weekend against the Houston Texans. The game was fraught with controversial calls, leading the Texans’ head coach to remark that it felt like "us versus everybody," insinuating bias in the officiating.
From questionable roughing the passer penalties that went against the Texans to an apparent lack of consistency in calls, it was easy to see why the narrative of rigged games has gained traction. As the Chiefs continued their march towards the Super Bowl, many watched from both sides of the aisle, debating whether Kansas City’s success was due to skill or referee favoritism.