NFL fans are angry because referees do not throw a flag at the crucial moment of the Falcons-Chiefs game
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NFL fans watching the Atlanta Falcons and Kansas City Chiefs games were upset at the end of the game about the referee’s decision on a play involving tight end Kyle Pitts.
Kirk Cousins led the Falcons on a 15-play drive that brought the offense to within 6 yards of a touchdown. On 3rd-and-5, Cousins threw a pass to Pitts, who was covered by Chiefs defensive back Bryan Cook.
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Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (No. 8) misses the catch against Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (No. 6) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (No. 6) intercepts a pass from Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (No. 8) in the end zone during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on September 22, 2024. (Dale Zanine-Images)
As the ball entered the end zone, it appeared that Pitts was being held down while attempting to catch the ball. Cook could be seen with his arms wrapped around the tight end’s waist. Pitts was unable to catch the ball. No penalty was called. On the next play, Cousins threw an incomplete pass to Drake London.
The Falcons lost the ball on one down. Atlanta had possession again and brought the ball to the Chiefs 13-yard line and also lost the ball on one down.
Fans said the cause of their grief was Pitts’ play.
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Falcons head coach Raheem Morris avoided talking about the game.
“I like my money,” Morris said. “I like the money Arthur Blank gives me. I’m very smart enough to be observant enough to talk about the referees. Either they made the call or they didn’t make the call. It is what it is. We had a chance to win the football game on the last play.”
While the fans were angry, the referees defended the indecision.
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (No. 8) runs against Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (No. 20) after a catch during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on September 22, 2024. (Dale Zanine-Images)
“That’s a real-time decision that the referees have to make a decision on. From the vantage point they had at the time, they didn’t feel there was a foul committed,” head referee Tra Blake told pool reporter D. Orlando Ledebetter.
Blake added: “Yes, that’s a real-time discretionary decision for us. We’re doing our best to make that decision.”
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The Chiefs improved their record to 3-0 with the win and the Falcons fell to 1-2.
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