NFL: Cincinnati Bengals Legend calls out NFL for favoring Kansas City Chiefs says 'Why Play If We Know the results?'

The Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 26-25 in a game that drew heavy criticism for officiating. A controversial defensive pass interference call against Bengals cornerback Daijahn Anthony raised eyebrows and sparked debate among fans and the world of NFL.

T.J. Houshmandzadeh Speaks Out

Bengals legend T.J. Houshmandzadeh didn’t hold back on social media, claiming the NFL favors the Chiefs. He posted, "Give every game to the Chiefs rest of season. Refs in their favor every game. Why play the game if we know results beforehand?"

The call against Anthony was questionable, as many felt it was minor at best. Meanwhile, the Chiefs’ offensive line appeared to commit several holding penalties that went unnoticed. This inconsistency left fans wondering about the integrity of the officiating. The Bengals had their issues to contend with. Joe Burrow fumbled the ball, gifting a touchdown to the Chiefs, and a missed extra point added to their troubles. These mistakes could have changed the outcome of the game.

Rivalry

The Chiefs now sit at 2-0, looking to capture a third consecutive title, while the Bengals are struggling to find their footing this season. This rivalry is becoming increasingly heated, with each matchup fraught with tension and controversy.

The Chiefs will now face the Atlanta Falcons while the Bengals will be up against Washington Commanders

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Here's the full schedule of Week 3 NFL games taking place on Sunday:
NFL Week 3: Sunday game schedule

New York Giants vs. Cleveland Browns
Time: 1 p.m.
TV: Fox

Location: Huntington Bank Field (Cleveland)

Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts
Time: 1 p.m.
TV: CBS
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)

Houston Texans vs. Minnesota Vikings
Time: 1 p.m.
TV: CBS
Location: U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis)

Philadelphia Eagles vs. New Orleans Saints
Time: 1 p.m.
TV: Fox
Location: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans)

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Time: 1 p.m.
TV: CBS
Location: Acrisure Stadium (Pittsburgh)

Denver Broncos vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Time: 1 p.m. ET
TV: Fox
Location: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Fla.)

Green Bay Packers vs Tennessee Titans
Time: 1 p.m.
TV: Fox
Location: Nissan Stadium (Nashville, Tenn.)

Carolina Panthers vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Time: 4:05 p.m.
TV: CBS
Location: Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas)

Miami Dolphins vs. Seattle Seahawks
Time: 4:05 p.m.
TV: CBS
Location: Lumen Field (Seattle)

Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals
Time: 4:25 p.m.
TV: Fox
Location: State Farm Stadium (Glendale, Ariz.)

Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys
Time: 4:25 p.m.
TV: Fox
Location: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)

San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams
Time: 4:25 p.m.
TV: Fox
Location: SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, Calif.)

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Atlanta Falcons

Time: 8:20 p.m.
TV: NBC
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
 

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