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Brittany Mahomes criticizes officiating after Chiefs' loss to Broncos

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 5:30 AM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Brittany Mahomes criticizes officiating after Chiefs' loss to Broncos

Summary

The Kansas City Chiefs fell to the Denver Broncos 28-24 following a controversial false start penalty that nullified a game-winning touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Rashee Rice. The Chiefs led 24-13 in the fourth quarter but allowed the Broncos to score 15 unanswered points. After the nullification, Mahomes was sacked on fourth down, sealing the loss. Brittany Mahomes expressed her frustration over the referee's decision via social media, calling it the 'weakest call' she had ever seen. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid also questioned the legitimacy of the penalty.

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By the Numbers

•Chiefs lose to Broncos 28-24 in Denver.
•A last-second touchdown was nullified by a false start penalty.
•Patrick Mahomes drove the Chiefs to the 1-yard line before the penalty.
•Brittany Mahomes criticized the officiating on social media.
•Andy Reid questioned the validity of the false start call.

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5:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Weakest call I have ever seen’: Brittany Mahomes criticizes referees after Chiefs’ loss to Broncos

What they're saying

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The Kansas City Chiefs appeared to have pulled off a dramatic last-second win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday, when Patrick Mahomes found Rashee Rice for a go-ahead touchdown as time expired. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, a false start penalty wiped the score off the board, and the Broncos held on for a 28-24 victory.…
— Yahoo Sports

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