Refs didn't steal it. We lost. There absolutely WAS a hands to the face and you'd have to be a blind homer to deny it. We lost. Move on and quit crying about it. The seasons not over.

The big thing I noticed was how well Mahomes' footwork got in comparison the beginning of the season. It was like he suddenly decided to take that facet/skill seriously

Are you sure you're a Chiefs fan?

And Cincy came right back, each and every time. They were playing for playoff position and they were hungrier than we were.

I agree with gblowfish on the Chiefs drafting an offensive tackle this year. I've zero knowledge of this year's OL class but if there's a RT with Creed and Tre's physicality, I would love to plug him in over there to complete the sheer violence and nastiness of that right side.

I felt bad for Ward he played about as perfect position as a CB could and he has been playing good all year. I hope this doesn't discourage his confidence. I haven't seen a WR do things like that than Randy Moss or Owens. I mean Chase is going be something special in the league and the Bungels are a young team they maybe formidable foes in the playoffs for us for years to come.

Spot on, my friend. I'm not going to disagree with anything you said, George. The NFL got just what they wanted, barring complete meltdowns next week. Was there a thumb on the scales to make it happen? Well, let's just say the zebras are paid by "New York".

Let's face it, Goodell and pals are just jizzing themselves over the playoffs in the AFC. You'll have the Chiefs vs. the Chargers (in Jim Nantz's voice) "An old fashioned AFC West shootout, Mahomes vs. Herbert". "A tough Colt's team vs. Burrow and the New Kids". "A rivalry that goes back to the rough and tumble days of the AFL with Allen and the Bills against the Pats with the Old Master. Does he have yet another bit of magic in that hoodie?" Face it, nobody gives 2 shits that the Titan's got the #1 seed because it's all about the ratings. They won't be allowed to make it to the AFC Championship game because they don't have a poster boy QB. Say all you want about Jones, but the only way the Pats make it to the Superbowl is if Tampa wins the NFC. If your team isn't QB'd by Mahomes, Herbert, Burrow, or to lesser extent, Allen, no one other than their fans gives a shit about the Colts or Titans.

The NFC will be between the Packers and the Bucs. Why? The thought of the Old Guard vs. the Young Guns have Madison Avenue churning out Doritos and Bud Light commercials right now. Sure, they'll try to pimp that up with the drama (?) with Rodgers contract and Brady's age, but bottom line is it won't matter. As long as one of them represents the NFC, the coffers of the NFL will overflow.

It’s been 31 years since your team won a playoff game…

Being a Bengal troll is one thing but pretending to be a KC fan is even worse

Agreed on this. We've rightly talked up the defence the past 8 weeks or so so it's only right to point out the failings now too. People are concentrating on our CBs but our LBs looked awful in coverage. I think there's enough talent there, sometimes you just get outplayed, but as much as we want a DE there's room to improve at all levels. Hopefully some comes with natural development and good coaching as we've seen with Fenton and Ward, but it feels like we're getting all we can from the ability of players. At some point Hitchens, Sorensen, Ward etc need to be upgraded. Easier said than done with our cap space, especially with the need for another WR and DE.

Cincy are good and are going to be a problem with Burrows, Chase and Higgins. BUT, their OL is not sustainable and their LBs and secondary are nothing special. There's no guarantee they manage to improve either and I'm confident we beat them in a rematch assuming we'd bracket Chase.

The NFL is setting Mahommes (face of the NFL) up for a revenge tour to beat everyone who beat him during their regular season Super Bowl.

The optimist in me wants to say this is getting the bad juju out of our system one last time before the playoffs.

Spags is better than this. He’s usually been good at adjustments. Hopefully a ton to learn with what happened today.

The nfl is on notice about officiating. They’re getting universally panned for this. Hopefully works to our advantage. Better yet, the nfl goes back to loosening emphasis on DBs. It hurts our offense but we need this on defense.

On offense the same issues. Missed opportunities because of uncharacteristic drops. Tyreek and kelce both left points on the board yet again.

My one huge disappointment is I don’t think this settled the ceh thing even though I think it should have. I’ve been iffy about darrel as a lead back but he was decent yesterday. Way better than CEHs best.. May get lost in a loss. And their refusal to use gore as a #2 rb is still so damn confusing.

And missed tackles. I don’t see that happening again

This is why you don't pay corners.

Good, smart, athletic, versatile safeties are more valuable, in my opinion.

they don't let corners actually do anything but shadow receivers. It sucks.

This is pretty much it for me as why we lost.

Also the defensive scheme call on 3rd and 27 was an abortion. Did Spags not see what their receivers were doing all game? Then you put Ward on him all by himself? Just inexcusable.

If they picked up even 15 yards they most likely kick a FG or face a 4th and 10. They basically took the game away from Mahomes.

The REFs blew too late calls - the horsecollar that wasn't and a DPI against Fenton I believe when their receiver ran the wrong way and there was NO HOLD, TURNING THE RECEIVER OR BUMP. The defender brushed his hand across the guys midsection and it caused no issues. I'm sure if I look I can find a penalty or two against the Bengals that were never called.

I felt early on in the 3rd that we were in trouble but I kept hope and didn't want to be a downer. You just felt that Cincy wanted it much more than we did.

Thanks GB and let's pray for a Texans miracle of beating the Titans. If not, let's rest our starters.

Oh sure. NOW the sports networks are giving the Chiefs some air time past 30 seconds.

LMAO