Postseason ref watch

[Coochie liquor]

The 2020/2021 postseason had 3 of these 4 refs also. Only Blakeman is the difference.

From 2020/2021 postseason

Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs (-10)
Sunday, 3:05 p.m. ET, CBS

Head referee: Shawn Hochuli
Favorites: 15-13-1 (53.6%, +1.34 units)
Home Teams: 12-16-1 (42.9%, -4.40 units)
Overs: 12-16-1 (42.9%, -4.35 units)
Texans: 1-0 ATS
Chiefs: 1-2 ATS
Chiefs-Texans is a rematch from Week 6, a game Houston won, 31-24. KC fans will probably remember this game for a pass interference call that was reversed.

With the Chiefs leading, 17-9, and Kansas City with possession at the Houston 32, Patrick Mahomes threw an interception in the end zone. But the pick was going to be wiped off the board as Texans defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr. was called for pass interference after essentially tackling Travis Kelce to the ground.

Just before Kansas City lined up with the ball and a fresh set of the downs the officials huddled, and overturned the call, citing an uncatchable ball. The controversy stemmed from the decision but also the fact that no replay had been authorized.

Houston would score to make the game 17-16. Had the pass interference call stood Kansas City could have potentially scored to make it 24-9.

Why is this important? The official in that game was Shawn Hochuli, the same referee that will be calling Sunday’s Divisional Round game. Superstitious Chiefs fans can’t be pleased with the referee assignment.