Chop Robinson's roughing penalty extends Chiefs drive against Dolphins

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Chop Robinson's roughing penalty extends Chiefs drive against Dolphins
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On September 27, the Kansas City Chiefs faced the Miami Dolphins, leading 14-10 late in the third quarter. A controversial roughing the passer penalty against Chop Robinson allowed the Chiefs to maintain possession after Mahomes's incomplete pass on third-and-10 from their own 5-yard line. This penalty, along with a defensive holding call against the Dolphins, kept the drive alive, ending with a 34-yard field goal by Harrison Butker to increase the Chiefs' lead to 17-14. Robinson’s hit on Mahomes raised questions regarding the interpretation of roughing the passer rules.

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  • •Chiefs lead Dolphins 17-14 late in the third quarter.
  • •Chop Robinson penalized for roughing the passer on Mahomes.
  • •Mahomes's drive extended due to penalty calls.
  • •Harrison Butker converted a 34-yard field goal.
  • •Controversy surrounds the interpretation of roughing penalties.
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  • 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — Did refs get Chop Robinson roughing penalty on Patrick Mahomes right?
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A controversial roughing the passer penalty against Chop Robinson helped Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs extend a drive and their lead over Miami.

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