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San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has reportedly added his voice to the growing controversy, as Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid allegedly calls on 31 NFL teams to file a petition demanding an investigation into all Philadelphia Eagles games amid accusations that referees were paid to favor the Eagles in winning Super Bowl LIX.

The uproar stems from Super Bowl LIX, where an offensive pass interference call against A.J. Brown of the Eagles sparked outrage and accusations of bias[1][2]. The call, which negated a deep-ball connection between Jalen Hurts and Brown, was criticized by many, including Fox Sports analyst Tom Brady[2].

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Here’s why this controversy is reaching a boiling point:

* **Brady’s Criticism:** Tom Brady, who previously defended NFL officiating, slammed the pass interference call against Brown, stating, “I don’t like that one bit…I hate that call to start the game”[1][2].
* **Shanahan’s Involvement:** Kyle Shanahan’s decision to speak out adds significant weight to the allegations, given his team’s Super Bowl history and his reputation as one of the league’s top coaches.
* **The Chiefs’ Perspective:** Despite the controversy, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs have also faced accusations of benefiting from favorable calls throughout the postseason[1][5].

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* **Union’s Defense:** The NFL Referees Association has staunchly defended its members, calling allegations of bias “insulting and preposterous”[3][7]. Executive Director Scott Green thanked Commissioner Roger Goodell for dismissing the claims[3].

While Commissioner Goodell has dismissed claims of biased officiating as “ridiculous”[2][3], and the referees union has defended its integrity[3][7], the controversy continues to gain traction on social media[1]. Some high-profile calls went in Kansas City’s favor during the playoffs[4].

With prominent figures like Shanahan and Brady now questioning the officiating and fans continuing to voice their outrage, the NFL faces mounting pressure to address the concerns and restore confidence in the integrity of the game[1].

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