Justin Simmons responds to Chiefs fans over controversial false start call
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 7:16 AM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Former Broncos safety Justin Simmons addressed criticism from Kansas City Chiefs fans regarding a controversial false start penalty that contributed to the Chiefs’ loss against the Denver Broncos. The Chiefs appeared to score a late touchdown, but a penalty on Jaylon Moore negated the play. The Broncos ultimately won 28-24 as a result. Simmons asserted that the officials made the correct call, while both he and teammate Kareem Jackson defended the referees. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid disagreed with the decision, but quarterback Patrick Mahomes acknowledged the officials' ruling without having seen the replay. Kansas City had a chance to win the game, but Malcolm Roach sacked Mahomes on a crucial fourth down attempt.
- •Chiefs lost to Broncos 28-24 in a controversial game.
- •A false start penalty negated a potential game-winning touchdown.
- •Justin Simmons defended the referee's decision on social media.
- •Mahomes accepted the call but didn't comment on the replay.
- •Malcolm Roach secured the Broncos' victory with a critical sack.
- 7:16 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Been cheating’- Chiefs fans face fiery response over Patrick Mahomes and controversial call
"Former Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons has hit back at Kansas City Chiefs fans questioning the controversial false start call that helped decide their team’s defeat. The Chiefs appeared to have snatched a late victory against Denver after Patrick Mahomes found the end zone in the final seconds.
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