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Chiefs' do-over play in 4th quarter of AFC Championship enrages NFL fans

Chiefs received a do-over in a pivotal moment of the game

Ryan Gaydos By Ryan Gaydos Fox News
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NFL fans were absolutely stunned when the Kansas City Chiefs were given the opportunity to redo third down in a pivotal moment of the AFC Championship on Sunday night.

On 3rd down with a little more than 10 minutes to play in the game, the Cincinnati Bengals stopped the Chiefs to bring up what was thought to have been fourth down. However, officials determined that a whistle was blown before the ball was snapped and instead of the Chiefs getting ready to punt they got another chance to try and convert on third down.

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Patrick Mahomes looks to throw

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Jay Biggerstaff-USA Today Sports)

The noise in Arrowhead Stadium apparently prevented the other officials from hearing the whistle. Bengals coach Zac Taylor was irate on the sideline. On the next play, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was sacked for an 8-yard loss, but Bengals cornerback Eli Apple was called for holding on the play.

NFL fans burst into anger on social media.

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Luckily, for the Bengals, the defense was able to hold strong against the Chiefs and force them to punt after three extra plays.

Joe Burrow listens to the call

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow covers his ears to receive a play during the AFC Championship Game, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Sam Greene-USA Today Sports)

On Cincinnati’s next drive, Joe Burrow threw an interception. The score stayed tied 20-20 for the time being with less than 7 minutes to play.

Patrick Mahomes calls signals

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes signals before the snap against the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Denny Medley-USA Today Sports)

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Officiating issues also took hold of the NFC Championship between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers.

Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.