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Like it or not, this body-weight roughing the passer call on hit of Patrick Mahomes was clear-cut

During a Sunday matchup between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs, a controversial roughing the passer penalty sparked debate online. With under three minutes left in the third quarter and Kansas City holding a 14-10 advantage near their own end zone, quarterback Patrick Mahomes targeted Rashee Rice on third-and-9.

As Mahomes released the incomplete pass, defender Chop Robinson hit him and brought him to the ground while landing on top with his full body weight. Although a concurrent defensive holding call against Miami rendered the infraction moot, the decision drew criticism on social media.

Despite the outcry, the enforcement aligned with current regulations aimed at safeguarding signal-callers, and the Chiefs ultimately capitalized with a field goal before securing a 24-10 victory.

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