Published 1 month ago • loading... • Updated 1 month ago

Mike Pereira dismisses 'myth' of pro-Chiefs favoritism

Mike Pereira dismissed the idea of favoritism towards the Kansas City Chiefs as a misguided 'myth' during Super Bowl media day.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell called the favoritism allegations 'ridiculous,' while the officiating union head termed it 'insulting.'
Despite the Chiefs being penalized for 120 more yards than their opponents, conspiracy theories about bias persist.
Officiating analyst Dean Blandino suggested the NFL should increase transparency by allowing broadcasts to show discussions between officials and the replay crew.

Insights by Ground AI

Does this summary seem wrong?

32 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

WLKY

+25 Reposted by 25 other sources

Mike Pereira dismisses 'myth' of pro-Chiefs favoritism

A handful of high-profile calls in the playoffs that have gone in Kansas City's favor have fueled the theories of favoritism, with Houston getting penalized for two illegal hits on Patrick Mahomes and Buffalo's Josh Allen being ruled just short of converting a fourth-and-1 sneak.

1 month ago·Louisville, United States

Read Full Article

Winnipeg Free Press

+3 Reposted by 3 other sources

Fox officiating analyst Mike Pereira dismisses 'myth' of pro-Chiefs favoritism

Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada

1 month ago·Winnipeg, Canada

Read Full Article

The Record Herald

Fox officiating analyst Mike Pereira dismisses ‘myth’ of pro-Chiefs favoritism - Record Herald

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Mike Pereira walked out to his spot during Fox’s media day and was greeted by a larger contingent of reporters than usual for an officiating expert when there were Super Bowl-winning coaches and players around the room. “You know there’s something wrong,” he said. For the past few weeks, the officials have been nearly as big of a story as the players on the field thanks to mostly online con…

1 month ago

Read Full Article

Sports Al Dente

Mike Pereira, Fox officiating analyst, rejects the idea of pro-Chiefs bias in officiating - Sports Al Dente

Mike Pereira walked out to his spot during Fox’s media day and was greeted by more reporters than usual, despite Super Bowl-winning coaches and players being in the room. “You know there’s something wrong,” he said. In recent weeks, the officials have become almost as big of a story as the players, thanks to conspiracy theories online claiming NFL officials are biased toward Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Pereira dismissed these cla…

1 month ago

Read Full Article

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/year