The NFL appears to be listening to officiating criticisms in the wake of a controversial penalty in the Chiefs' divisional-round win over the Texans.

Perennial champions have always been accused of cheating and collusion. It’s a natural reaction from fanbases whose teams endure bitter losses against the same opponent on an annual basis. Yet, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has gone beyond merely receiving favorable calls — he has actively pursued them.

In the wake of several controversial calls and no-calls that appeared to favor Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, ESPN's NFL insider Adam Schefter reports that the league will seek to expand its replay assist to include plays like quarterback slides.

The NFL is expected to expand its replay assistance in 2025 into plays that could include quarterback slides, according to ESPN. One of the more hot-button issues surrounding the

The NFL is expected to expand its replay assist to account for plays that could include the quarterback slide over the offseason, according to ESPN's