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Former Dallas Cowboys star Troy Aikman apparently took a dig at NFL officials Monday night after the Washington Commanders were called for unnecessary roughness on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
The game took place in the fourth quarter. Commanders defensive lineman Jer’Zhan Newton came through the Chiefs’ offensive line to sack Mahomes. When the whistle blew to end the game, 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 Oct. 27, 2025. (Jay Biggerstaff/Imagn Images)
Aikman seemed a little dubious.
“It wasn’t much, but that being said, when it comes to quarterbacks, especially this one, they want to protect him. … It’s just a lot of frustration coming out of his side,” Aikman said.
The penalty did not change the final result 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 Oct. 27, 2025. (Denny Medley/Imagn Images)
NFL officials’ favoritism toward Mahomes has been a hot-button issue 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 bulk of the investigation 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 kind of learned that no matter what happens during the game, if you win, something will come of it and you 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 of it as far as how I felt the calls were made, but at the end of the day, man, those guys are trying their best to make the best calls and keep it where the players are playing in the game.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Washington Commanders quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the fourth quarter of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 27, 2025. (Denny Medley/Imagn Images)
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“And that’s what determines the outcome. And of course 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 determined the outcome of that football game.”
The NFL said at the time that the officials made the correct calls in the playoffs.
