DeMeco Ryans on the questionable calls: “We knew going into this game that it was us versus EVERYBODY. AND I MEAN EVERYBODY.”
I really hope the NFL doesn't fine DeMeco Ryans for being honest. I don't think that's fine worthy anyway. The two late hits on Patrick Mahomes didn't look like much at all. But it still resulted in 30 yards of penalties. Extending two critical scoring drives for the Chiefs. Which in large part was the difference in the game. A roughing the passer and another personal foul. If you watch the two plays in question, in slow motion, you can clearly see that a penalty did not occur. But somehow Mahomes is officiated a lot differently than CJ Stroud. Who got absolutely murdered today by several big hits. A lot worse than those two hits that Mahomes drew flags on.
Another play, same drive as the second bogus call, Mahomes flopped out of bounds trying to draw another late hit. Referee was standing a foot away. Didn't throw a flag that time. I was about to laugh in frustration had a flag been thrown on that obvious flop and dive to the ground out of bounds. There was a light shove so I was anticipating for it to be another flag.
Not to say some BS calls is why the Texans lost. We also missed two field goals, an extra point and dropped multiple big passes by Stroud (Hutchinson and Wayne need to catch those), but clearly when you add up everything, It's remarkable the Texans were even in this game for as much as they were. If the Texans merely add a couple more playmakers on offense this off-season and get lucky staying healthy next season. I don't see why they can't go 15-2 and win a Super Bowl. The offensive line needs work also. Preferably a new offensive lines coach. You can even sell me on a new offensive coordinator as well.
The Houston Texans, I'd argue, will be a top 3 team in the NFL going into next season. To win a Super Bowl they need those extra playmakers.
Would Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell have been enough to beat the Chiefs today? It would've helped. Also Jalen Pitre and Jimmie Ward at safety.