Pat McAfee Criticizes NFL Referees Favoring Chiefs Amid WWE Royal Rumble

The Kansas City Chiefs have faced ongoing criticism regarding perceived preferential treatment from NFL referees, particularly highlighted during their recent AFC Championship victory over the Buffalo Bills. Pat McAfee, during a WWE Royal Rumble commentary, added to the debate by sarcastically referencing the officiating during Chiefs games, stating, 'I've not seen officiating this bad since the last Kansas City Chiefs game.' Many fans and players, including Cowboys' Micah Parsons, have voiced their concerns about the bias favoring the Chiefs throughout the season. McAfee acknowledged the Chiefs' talent but expressed confusion over certain officiating decisions, such as a controversial non-call on a fourth down by Josh Allen. As Super Bowl LIX approaches, discussions around the Chiefs' relationship with referees continue to dominate the narrative, with some fans threatening to boycott the game over concerns of biased officiating. Despite this, McAfee believes the Super Bowl will still attract a massive audience, regardless of the officiating controversy.