Today the Kansas City Chiefs came up with a big win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, which made their juggernaut score 15-1. Patrick Mahomes threw for over 300 yards, while Isiah Pacheco powered through with a strong 150 rushing yards, and the Chiefs’ defense stayed aggressive all game. Despite the Steelers’ best efforts to contain Mahomes, the offense fired on all cylinders. With the win, the Chiefs are primed for a deep playoff run and have now secured a solid position at the top of the AFC West.
In a tight game between the Steelers and Chiefs, many fans couldn’t help but feel that Mike Tomlin really missed an opportunity by not challenging a key penalty. Instead of focusing on the refs or Kansas City’s fast pace, it seemed clear that Tomlin should have thrown the challenge flag when he had the chance.
It was frustrating to watch, honestly. A well-timed challenge could have changed the whole flow of the game, but Tomlin didn’t act. It felt like a missed opportunity, and it shifted the conversation from officiating to whether the coach made the right call at such a crucial moment.
When head coach Mike Tomlin addressed the media shortly after the game, he summed things up perfectly when he said, “That sucked.” Many fans took to social media to show their frustration.