Will Anderson Jr. Questions Officiating After Texans' Playoff Loss to Chiefs

Following the Houston Texans' 23-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round, linebacker Will Anderson Jr. openly criticized the officiating, stating, "We knew it was going to be us against the refs going into this game." His comments gained attention as he was penalized for a controversial roughing the passer call on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, which contributed to a scoring drive for Kansas City. The Texans' head coach, DeMeco Ryans, supported Anderson's sentiment, indicating that they felt they were facing challenges from multiple fronts. The game marked another missed opportunity for the Texans to reach the AFC Championship, extending their playoff struggles since their inception. Despite the loss, Anderson emphasized the need for team improvement and chemistry moving forward. The Chiefs will now advance to their seventh consecutive AFC Championship game, further solidifying their status as defending champions.