NFL insiders are signaling that Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes will probably not face any fines or penalties for his on-field tirade against officials during the Dec. 10 2-17 loss against the Buffalo Bills.
ESPN’s Dan Graziano reported on Wednesday that the NFL seems to be preparing to “let it go,” according to Bleacher Report.
Graziano claimed that he has learned that “there’s no indication Mahomes was abusive, and it sounds like the league will probably let this go. But if it finds out something was said that crosses a line, Mahomes could end up paying a fine.”
As the game neared its end Sunday, the Chiefs made a play that could have given them the game-winning touchdown, but the refs invalidated that play and ruled that wide receiver Kadarius Toney was offsides.
The rule sent Mahomes into a tirade.
Frustration appears to be growing for Patrick Mahomes pic.twitter.com/0z48D67jKL
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) December 11, 2023
He eventually apologized for his antics after the play.
Patrick Mahomes joined @cdotharrison on #TheDrive and explained that he regrets the way he reacted on the sideline following the offside call on Toney.
FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://t.co/sxAe97qQni pic.twitter.com/Fv61ilbWR1
— 610SportsKC (@610SportsKC) December 11, 2023
“There was no warning throughout the entire game,” Mahomes explained. “And then you wait; there’s a minute left in the game to make a call like that. It’s tough, man. I’m at a loss for words because regardless of whether we win or lose, just at the end of the day, another game, and we’re talking about the refs, Not what we really want in the NFL for football.”
Still, his temper tantrum on the field did not sit well with many, who quickly jumped to social media to flame Mahomes for his over-the-top reaction to the call.
Patrick Mahomes acting like a baby because the Chiefs who get more calls than any team in the NFL is hilarious.
For a second I thought this video was Jackson Mahomes pic.twitter.com/gwq7V3JBQ2
— Raiders Report Mitchell Renz (@MitchellRenz365) December 11, 2023
Patrick Mahomes on the sidelines pic.twitter.com/P2ZzbRG3Fe
— NFM (@mostdope8989) December 11, 2023
I get why super star QB Patrick Mahomes is upset, but he’s dead wrong. The officials weren’t. Now in that moment would you rather an official not throw the flag? Hell ya, but it’s not their job to see in to the future & know that throwing this flag negates one of the greatest… pic.twitter.com/sWueASDKa1
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) December 11, 2023
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