NFL fans' FUME league is 'rigged' as Chiefs profit from controversial late call in Falcons win

Another controversial decision went in favor of the Chiefs on Sunday night – and NFL fans are not happy.

As the Falcons faced a crucial third and five at the Chiefs' six-yard line late in the fourth quarter, Kirk Cousins' attempt to pass to Kyle Pitts in the end zone failed.

However, Kansas City safety Bryan Cook was apparently lucky not to receive a pass interference penalty because he had his arms wrapped around Pitts and was not facing the ball when it was in the air.

The Falcons, who would have had a first-and-goal from the one-yard line if a penalty had been called, failed to convert a 4th-and-5 shortly thereafter before a final drive was finally stopped and they lost 22-17.

And since this is the second week in a row that the Chiefs have been called for pass interference (or no-call), fans at X on Sunday were angry about the no-call decision against Cook – some even claimed the NFL was “rigged.”

The pass was incomplete and the Falcons ultimately lost the game at home 22-17.

“When you play against the Chiefs, different rules apply,” said one.

“Things like this happen almost every week with the Chiefs and the inconsistency should raise questions,” added a second fan.

A third fan added: “The Chiefs are once again saved by the refs. Now just give them a third win in a row because the NFL won't let them lose.”

And a fourth said: “The NFL is rigged for the #Chiefs… I saw everything I needed to see. How can you not say [defensive pass interference] against Pitts there???'

Last weekend, Kansas City faced a fourth-and-16 attempt and was down 25-23 against the Bengals, and Mahomes' pass to Rashee Rice was incomplete.

However, Cincinnati's Daijah Anthony was penalized for pass interference after jumping on Rice's back.

Many fans agreed that this was the right decision, although Micah Parsons of the Cowboys said afterward that the referees favored the Bengals “a little more” in the game.

Nevertheless, the Chiefs are now up 3-0 and probably don't care much about what their critics think.