Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill had no time for critics who used officiating as a catalyst for the team’s AFC Championship victory or those who complained about the team reaching its third consecutive Super Bowl.

Tranquill had nine tackles in the Chiefs’ 32-29 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night, but when NFL fans complained about this and that, Tranquill responded.

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“Shoutout to the @BuffaloBills .. one heck of a game,” he wrote. “The rest of you can take all the “ref” talk and kick rocks. We’re on business.”

He also had words for former NFL player Will Compton and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy.

Tranquill is a veteran linebacker who started his career with the Los Angeles Chargers. He joined the Chiefs before the start of the 2023 season and was part of the defense that led Kansas City to a Super Bowl title over the San Francisco 49ers last season.

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Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis, #22, recovers his own fumble against Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill, #23, during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, January 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffman)

Entering the 2024 season, he became the team’s starter. He played in 16 of the team’s 17 games. He had 94 tackles, two sacks, two pass break-ups and two fumble recoveries. The Chiefs ranked fourth in points allowed and ninth in yards allowed this season.

Kansas City allowed at least 30 points twice this season — to the Bills and Denver Broncos. Both games were in the regular season, and both resulted in the team’s only two defeats.

In addition, Tranquill has 14 tackles in the two games the Chiefs have played in the postseason thus far.

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The run defense will be key in Super Bowl LIX. Saquon Barkley has proven to be the Philadelphia Eagles’ main X-factor this season and will put the pedal to the metal on February 9th.