The first Super Bowl LIX controversial call is the Chiefs’ way, social media explodes
There was an early penalty flag Super Bowl LIX It became the Chiefs’ way, and social media flares up towards the queue.
In fourth and second, the Eagles chose to keep the offense on the field, and Jalen Hurts was found AJ Brown Deep for the first down.
However, the referee quickly threw the flag at Brown for offensive passing interference.
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown will face Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffy in the first half of Caesars Super Dome Super Bowl LIX.
Rather than placing the bird in the red zone, the flag had to return it to 10 yards and punt it instead.
Nick Silianni said he hasn’t seen enough about what even Fox broadcaster Kevin Barkult said was “controversial” and even Rules analyst Mike Pereira. I said.
It appears they’ve spoken about most of the social media.
The Eagles were able to force a punt, but they certainly changed the dynamics of starting the ball game, even if it was the correct call.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Cirianni will respond to the Kansas City Chiefs in the first quarter of Super Bowl LIX. (Image from Stephen Lew-Immagn)
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There was much chatter about the referees in favor of the Chief throughout the season, and the screams were even louder after a useful call into the second half of the AFC title game on the bill.
But in the sense of a potential make-up call, Kansas City was asked for a personal foul for unnecessary roughness on the third down on Philadelphia’s next drive. It continued the bird drive and they took advantage of it with a patented tash push and made some plays to get up 7-0 first.
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