After an intense matchup in São Paulo, Brazil, questions spilled beyond the final 21-27 tally. It was about how one hit on Travis Kelce that went unpunished the way many expected. A slap from Chargers’ defensive tackle Teair Tart on Kelce’s head that didn’t lead to an ejection. This sparked a full-blown conversation about NFL officiating and rules, with Chiefs coach Andy Reid firmly in the spotlight, raising eyebrows and possibly the ire of the league.

This all stands against the backdrop of NFL rules, where an open-hand strike calls for a penalty but not an automatic disqualification. A sharp contrast with a closed-fist punch, which would have tossed Tart from the game. Despite Tart escaping league punishment, social media was ablaze, with Taylor Swift fans roasting him

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