An explanation from officials about the do-over play in the AFC title game.
After the play was over, he came in and we discussed that he was trying to shut the play down before the ball had been snapped. He was coming in to shut the play down so that we could get the clock fixed but nobody heard him, and the play was run. We reset the play clock and the game clock started running.
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After the play was over, he came in and we discussed that he was trying to shut the play down before the ball had been snapped. He was coming in to shut the play down so that we could get the clock fixed but nobody heard him, and the play was run. So, we reset the game clock back to where it was before that snap and replayed third down." We reset the play clock and the game clock started running. "We spotted the ball, but the line judge came in and re-spotted the ball because the spot was off. While Torbert was adhering to the rule, the call did come in very late, which made it feel like Kansas City was effectively getting a do-over on what otherwise would have been a situation where they'd have to punt.
No one was busier getting after Patrick Mahomes than the Bengals' 3-technique.
Trenton Irwin (48) has made a strong case for NFL sixth man of the year, constantly coming off the bench when needed and producing quality results as a receiver. Tre Flowers and Dax Hill played a combined 14 snaps on defense with 13 in coverage, and neither one became a focal point to slowing Kelce down. This wasn’t the case last week, when Perine and Mixon were on the field for nearly the same of passing plays in a more balanced offensive effort. Perine has become the check down option in the flats when the offense goes pass heavy. That means each team called the same number of non-special teams plays before the game’s final drive when the Chiefs used three plays to get inside field goal range. The final score and team snap differential each favored the home team by three as the Chiefs ran offensive 69 plays to the Bengals’ 66.
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[Travis Kelce was quick to mock the “Burrowhead” comments](https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/01/travis-kelce-burrowhead-chiefs-bengals-joe-burrow-patrick-mahomes) and then the legendary tight end went all WWE on Cincinnati’s mayor [with a classic line that was inspired by The Rock](https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/01/travis-kelce-cincinnati-mayor-bengals-chiefs-afc-championship). and the Chiefs had all the fun after the game. The Bengals had all the fun before the game… [lots of fans thinking the game was rigged](https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/refs-chiefs-bengals-afc-championship-reaction-calls-rigged-fans). 1 seed in the AFC. It seemed like they were all pretty comfortable talking some trash before taking on the the No.
Bengals rookie Joseph Ossai became a well-known name in the AFC Championship Game — but not for a good reason.
“I was trying to push him, maybe get him going backwards because I knew he was going for that sideline. I was trying to make him go backwards, get that clock running.” Ossai knows he made a mistake and [vowed to be better](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35555795/bengals-joseph-ossai-laments-penalty-led-chiefs-win), according to Ben Baby of ESPN.
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Additionally, Joe Burrow was called for intentional grounding on a play where he appeared to be hit as he threw by the Chiefs’ Khalen Saunders. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor was seen screaming at the officials on the sideline in the aftermath. However, the clock erroneously continued to run despite the pass falling incomplete, and no one seemed to notice.
Bengals fans were irate only Joseph Ossai was called for a flag on the most pivotal play of the game.
The rip move is one of the most potent moves in a defender's arsenal, and it forces offensive linemen to hold to combat it. Watch the play above again and take note of Hill's pass-rush technique in the center. It is a foul regardless of whether the blocker’s hands are inside or outside the frame of the defender’s body. When that happens, there's more of a no-holds-barred mentality among officials all over the field, not just in the trenches. Use his hands or arms to materially restrict an opponent or alter the defender’s path or angle of pursuit. Instead, the Chiefs were able to kick what was effectively a game-winning field goal.
Bengals coach Zac Taylor wasn't happy when officials were supposed to run the play clock but not the game clock after an incomplete pass.