NFL world reacts to latest Chiefs officiating controversy

In Week 4, a controversial defensive hold negated an interception and helped the Kansas City Chiefs lock up a victory over the New York Jets. In Week 5’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, it was a no-call that helped the Chiefs.

Trailing 27-20, the Vikings faced a fourth-and-12. Kirk Cousins’ pass to Jordan Addison was incomplete but the Chiefs seemed to get a break. A flag was initially thrown for what appeared to be pass interference on L’Jarius Sneed.

Only, after some discussion, the flag was picked up and the Chiefs took possession.

This much is undeniable. Sneed taking his helmet off should have been penalized. That said, once the decision to waive off the penalty was made, it would have a dead-ball foul. The Chiefs would have been penalized yardage, but would have maintained possession.

Now, what about the no-call? Was it the right move? Gene Steratore, CBS’ rules analyst, gave the no-call his nod of approval.

But what about the rest of the NFL world?

This wasn’t as universally panned as the defensive holding that helped the Chiefs beat the Jets in Week 4 was. There were plenty of people who thought the right call was made. Others, though, felt that the Chiefs got away with another mistake.

The Vikings did get the ball back but the Chiefs defense held to secure a 27-20 win.

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