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Former Dallas Cowboys star Troy Aikman appeared to criticize NFL officials Monday night after the Washington Commanders were penalized for unnecessary harshness on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
The play occurred in the fourth quarter. Commanders defensive lineman Jer’Zhan Newton broke through the Chiefs’ offensive line to sack Mahomes. When the whistles blew to end the play, Newton threw Mahomes to the ground and took the penalty.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts during the third quarter of the game against the Washington Commanders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 27, 2025. (Jay Biggerstaff/Image Images)
Aikman seemed a little mocking.
“It wasn’t much, but that being said, when it comes to quarterbacks, especially this one, they’re going to protect him… It’s just a lot of frustration coming out of him,” Aikman said.
The penalty did not alter the final score in any way. The Chiefs woke up in the second half and scored 21 unanswered points to win the game, 28-7.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes the ball defended by Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu (4) during the second quarter of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 27, 2025. (Denny Medley/Image Images)
NFL officials’ favoritism toward Mahomes has been a hot topic among fans during Chiefs games. But any quarterback who has dominated the league and won three Super Bowls since 2019 will receive all kinds of criticism.
The brunt of the scrutiny came earlier this year in the Chiefs’ playoff win over the Houston Texans. Mahomes induced two questionable penalties that led to 10 points on two separate drives.
“I’ve learned that no matter what happens during the game, something is going to come out if you win and keep winning, so I don’t really pay attention to it,” Mahomes told 96.5 The Fan after the playoff game. “I mean, obviously I’ve been on both sides as far as how I felt the decisions were made, but at the end of the day, those guys are doing everything they can to make the best decisions and keep them where the players make the plays in the game.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Commanders with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the fourth quarter of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 27, 2025. (Denny Medley/Image Images)
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“And that’s what decides the outcome. And obviously there was a call here or there that people didn’t agree with, but at the same time, I think there were a lot of other plays that really decided the outcome of that football game.”
The NFL said at the time that the referees made the right calls in the playoff game.
