Thread: Chiefs Yeah the line was horrendous, but the refs put this game out of reach
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Old 02-08-2021, 02:38 PM   #128
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Originally Posted by TEX View Post
Nailed it! KC was NOT allowed to play physical, but TB was.
TB's pass rush was so dominant, their DBs knew they didn't have to grab. So calling the secondary play super tight was a huge benefit to TB.

There's no way the NFL wanted to see a blowout like this - one of the most boring SBs ever. Unless Brady literally has compromat on Goodell, that's silly to even think.

I do think they were worried about the Chiefs blowing out the Bucs like the first meeting. So the refs were directed to deliberately skew their pregame "points of emphasis" or whatever they call it - to call the game tight. The unpsoken part is that this is to level the playing field and hopefully get a great game with crazy Mahomes magic. I fully believe the NFL tries to nudge games like this to get exciting outcomes - see the Rams Monday night game. I don't think they ever say it out loud though.

Unfortunately all they did here was tip the playing field completely out of reach for us.
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