**BREAKING: Goodell Slaps Ref With Record Fine! Did Calls Rig Chiefs’ Win?!**

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has reportedly levied a record-breaking fine against referee Clay Martin following serious mistakes in the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills AFC Championship match, a decision that has ignited accusations of biased officiating and thrown the legitimacy of the Chiefs’ victory into question[3][4].

The fine, the highest ever issued to an NFL referee, signals the league’s acknowledgement of significant errors made during the game[3][4]. The controversy stems from the AFC Divisional Round playoff game between the Chiefs and Texans, where Martin drew criticism for roughing the passer penalties that benefitted Patrick Mahomes[1].

During the Chiefs’ 23-14 win over the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round of the 2025 NFL playoffs, Clay Martin drew criticism for a couple of calls that benefitted Patrick Mahomes[1]. Specifically, the two roughing the passer calls sparked controversy[1].

Martin defended the first call, saying he “had forcible contact to the face mask area”[1]. He also stood by the second call, stating, “when he slides, obviously, and when he slides, he is considered defenseless. The onus is on the defender. I had forcible contact there to the hairline, to the helmet”[1].

However, many believe the 15-yard penalty on Henry To’oTo’o was unfair[1].

While NFL Senior Vice President of Officiating Walt Anderson defended Martin’s controversial calls on Chiefs-Texans, many Texans players complained about the refereeing after the loss[1].

Even Texans HC DeMeco Ryans shared a similar sentiment, even though he also blamed the team’s own mistakes for the loss[1].

While the specific mistakes in the Chiefs-Bills game remain unconfirmed, the record fine suggests they were substantial and potentially game-altering.

Clete Blakeman was the lead referee for the Bills at Chiefs AFC Championship game[2]. Blakeman’s officiating crew has called the most penalties on average per game this season, averaging almost 16 penalties called per game[2].

The Chiefs are only 6-5 when Blakeman is officiating[2].

The news has sparked outrage among Bills fans and neutral observers, many of whom believe that the Chiefs have benefitted from favorable officiating for years[2]. Social media is flooded with accusations of the league rigging games to favor Mahomes and the Chiefs, with some fans calling for a complete overhaul of the NFL’s officiating system[2].