Controversy is not leaving the Kansas City Chiefs as once again a referee's decision which could have gone either way eventually went in their favour. This time the incident transpired in the AFC Championship Game where the Chiefs are locking horns with the Buffalo Bills. The bone of contention became a catch of Xavier Worthy.
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Controversy Mars Chiefs vs Bills AFC Championship Game
Here's the video of the episode. The clip showcases Xavier Worthy of the Chiefs making the desperate effort to take the catch but, in a struggle to hold the ball against the effort of Bishop, he spilled it. Yet on closer inspection, it was given a catch to Worthy. The commentator also expressed contradiction to the referee's decision during the live telecast. The matter did not end there as soon the clip was shared on social media, where it spread like a fire.
Several users who witnessed the video posted their reaction and termed the decision as unfair towards the Bills.
Here are a few of the many reactions of the netizens:
"Even though this ball hit the ground and neither player had complete possession the refs rule that this was a catch by Xavier Worthy."
"This is simply ridiculous..."
"Closer to being a pick then a catch."
"this is a rigging for the ages omg."
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Chiefs Have the Lead at Halftime
As for the game proceedings, Kansas City Chiefs were ahead at half time with 21-16. It should be noted that if the Chiefs go on to win the game against the Bills, then they will reach the touching distance of completing the historic 3-peat. On the other hand, if the Bills prevail, it will be their first Super Bowl outing since 1994. The stakes could not go higher, let's wait and watch who comes out on top today.
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