Controversial ref call that sent Chiefs to Super Bowl could lead to biggest rule change in NFL history

Josh Allen and the Bills lost the game but could help create a major rule change again after a Controversial ref call that sent Chiefs to Super Bowl could lead to biggest rule change in NFL history

For all of the chatter surrounding Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs receiving favorable calls in recent weeks, the reality is that all 32 NFL teams regularly benefit from yellow flags and calls — missed and correctly made — in every game.

Robots aren’t taking over NFL decision making anytime soon.

But a historic rule could be coming, and it directly relates to a pivotal fourth-down call in the AFC Championship that had world championship implications.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen pushed hard for a first down on fourth-and-1 during the final period.

Many fans believed that Allen made the mark.

TV commentators also suggested that Buffalo had a first down.

“Reaching for it — it’s close,” CBS announcer Jim Nantz said.

“Here’s looking from the other side, where the football is. … Does he get enough to get to that line.”

Those are two very different spots,” Tony Romo added.

Chaos followed, with big-bodied players for both teams pushing and shoving, as refs rushed in to make a call.