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Chiefs Owner Responds To Accusations NFL Is 'Rigging' Their Games

Originally posted on The Spun | By Kameron Duncan | Last updated Feb 4, 2025 11:56 AM ET

The Kansas City Chiefs are the NFL's model franchise at the moment, and they have the chance to make history on Sunday with a third straight championship.

This year's run has seen the team lose only twice in the regular season, but a perfect playoff run has been punctuated with several complaints of biased officiating.

The Chiefs have benefitted from multiple calls against the Houston Texans and the Buffalo Bills since the postseason started, and fans have voiced their displeasure with how they've been officiated.

Some have even gone as far as to say that the NFL is rigging games in favor of Kansas City, but the team's owner isn't taking that assertion seriously.

“You almost have to laugh at it,” said Chiefs owner Clark Hunt.

“There’s definitely no conspiracy, right? It’s the nature of the game. And when you start having a lot of success, people like to start making excuses for why you’re having the success.”

The Chiefs have certainly been the most successful team in the NFL over the last few years, and they've been able to win several close games over that span.

Some fans believe that the officiating has led to advantages for Kansas City, but the reality of the situation seems to be that they've put themselves in a position to come out on top in these games.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrated with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after defeating the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Tammy Ljungblad/The Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)Kansas City Star/Getty Images

The Chiefs were able to defeat the Houston Texans after a big game from Travis Kelce and never trailed in a comfortable win. They took down the Buffalo Bills after their defense made timely stops in the fourth quarter, allowing Harrison Butker to kick the game-winning field goal.

Kansas City may not be the most well-liked team in the league, but it's hard to argue that they're not the best on the field. They'll have the chance to prove it again on Sunday when they face the Eagles, but it's clear that those in the organization have grown tired of the narrative around their success.

The Chiefs are in New Orleans for the Super Bowl, and they'll face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday evening at 6:30 PM ET. Fans can tune into the big game on FOX this year, as Tom Brady makes his Super Bowl debut as a broadcaster.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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