Patrick Mahomes is the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, a team in the National Football League (NFL). He recently spoke with reporters before a practice in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs were getting ready for an important game against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship.

In a game against the Houston Texans, Mahomes faced some tough moments. During that game, Texas players hit him, and the referees called penalties for those hits. This made some fans think that the officials were helping Mahomes get extra chances to score. However, Mahomes disagreed with that idea. He said, “I just try to play football at the end of the day. The referees are doing their best to call the game fairly.”

Even though the Chiefs are a popular team, the numbers tell a different story. Over the past three years, the Chiefs have actually received more penalties than their opponents. In fact, they have been penalized for 147 more yards than the teams they have played against. This means that sometimes the calls don’t go in their favor.

After the game against the Texans, some Houston players felt like they were also battling the referees. One defensive player, Will Anderson Jr., said, “We knew it was going to be us versus the refs going into this game.”

Another moment that caught attention was when Mahomes appeared to fall down dramatically after being touched by a defender. Some people thought he was trying to trick the referees into calling a penalty. Former NFL player Troy Aikman criticized this move, saying it was frustrating for defenders.

Despite all the talk about penalties, Mahomes remained calm. He focused on preparing for the next game against the Bills. He explained that every game is different and that he simply wants to win. Mahomes stays dedicated to his team and tries to play his best, no matter what happens on the field.