Fans of the Kansas City Chiefs believe that their team receives special treatment from NFL officials, a sentiment reinforced during a controversial moment in Monday night's game. Tackle Jawaan Taylor committed a clear false start during a crucial drive, yet no penalty was called.
Despite this oversight, the Chiefs managed to secure a victory, improving their record to 8-0, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to 4-5. The missed call has left Buccaneers fans frustrated, but as former coach Jimmy Johnson noted, teams must perform well enough to mitigate the impact of officiating errors.