Around the 6-minute mark in the 3rd quarter, the Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes desperately searched for a receiver while trailing behind the Buffalo Bills by 21-13. He threw it on a 3rd & 16 down, but the Bills’ linebacker, Michael Hoecht , tipped the ball at the line of scrimmage.

Despite the deflection, officials threw a flag for intentional grounding. It confused everyone on the Chiefs’ sideline. Head coach Andy Reid wanted to challenge it, but intentional grounding can’t be reviewed. The penalty ended their drive at a crucial stage of the game. They punted the ball on the 4th & 25 down.

On the CBS broadcast, rules analyst Gene Steratore backed Mahomes and the Chiefs, calling the situation “unique” and saying the call shouldn’t have stood.

“In this play, Hoe

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