Controversial Calls Spark Outrage in Bengals' Narrow Loss to Chiefs
Former Bengals star and current players criticize referees after key penalties and missed calls in 26-25 defeat.
- The Bengals lost 26-25 to the Chiefs, with a game-winning drive extended by a crucial pass interference penalty.
- Former Bengals receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh and current star Ja'Marr Chase criticized referees for missed calls and penalties.
- Chase received a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for using abusive language towards a referee, which halted the Bengals' momentum.
- Referee Alex Kemp explained that Chase's penalty was for crossing the line with personal abusive language, not just profanity.
- The Bengals' loss marks their third consecutive one-possession defeat to the Chiefs, leaving them winless this season.