NFL legend Troy Aikman takes subtle shot at refs after Patrick Mahomes draws penalty

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Former Dallas Cowboys star Troy Aikman seemingly took a dig at NFL officials on Monday night after the Washington Commanders were called for unnecessary roughness on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

The play occurred in the fourth quarter. Commanders defensive lineman Jer’Zhan Newton came through the Chiefs’ offensive line to sack Mahomes. As the whistles blew to end the play, Newton tossed Mahomes down to the ground and received the penalty.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reacts during Washington Commanders game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 27, 2025. (Jay Biggerstaff/Imagn Images)

Aikman appeared to be a bit quizzical.

"It wasn’t a lot but with that said, when it comes to quarterbacks, especially this one, they’re gonna protect him.… It’s just a lot of frustration coming out on his part," Aikman said.

The penalty didn’t alter the final score in any way. The Chiefs woke up in the second half and scored 21 unanswered points to win the game, 28-7.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes the ball defended by Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 27, 2025. (Denny Medley/Imagn Images)

NFL officials’ favoritism toward Mahomes has been a hot-button issue among fans during Chiefs games. But any quarterback who has dominated the