NFL fans furious as refs avoid throwing flag in crucial moment of Falcons-Chiefs game

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NFL fans who tuned in to watch the Atlanta Falcons and Kansas City Chiefs were upset with the officiating at the end of the game on a play involving tight end Kyle Pitts.

Kirk Cousins led the Falcons on a 15-play drive and got the offense within 6 yards of a touchdown. On 3rd-and-5, Cousins threw a pass to Pitts, who was being covered by Chiefs defensive back Bryan Cook.

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Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, #8, misses the catch against Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook, #6, during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook, #6, breaks up a pass against Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, #8, in the end zone during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sept. 22, 2024. (Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)

As the ball reached the end zone, it appeared Pitts was being held as he tried to catch the ball. Cook was seen with his arms wrapped around the tight end’s waist. Pitts could not catch the ball. No penalty was called. On the next play, Cousins threw an incomplete pass to Drake London.

The Falcons turned the ball over on downs. Atlanta had another possession and got the ball to the Chiefs’ 13-yarad line and turned the ball over on downs as well.

Fans pointed to the Pitts play as the cause of their pain.

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