Buffalo Bills General Manager Brandon Beane expressed his lingering frustration over a series of controversial calls in their AFC Championship defeat against the Kansas City Chiefs. The narrow 32-29 loss prevented the Bills from reaching the Super Bowl, leaving Beane and Bills fans questioning several key officiating decisions.

A pivotal moment in the game involved a fourth-down quarterback sneak by Josh Allen. While it appeared Allen gained the necessary yardage, officials marked him short, resulting in a turnover on downs. Beane maintains his belief that Allen achieved the first down, a sentiment echoed by many who have reviewed the play. Adding to the controversy, the preceding play, where Dalton Kincaid seemed to secure a first down, also drew scrutiny, along with a potential Chiefs offsides penalty on Allen's sneak attempt that went uncalled.

Beane also questioned a replay review that confirmed a catch by Chiefs rookie receiver Xavier Worthy. The play, which involved a contested catch with Bills defensive back Cole Bishop, appeared inconclusive as to whether either player had possession when the ball hit the ground. This catch, like the disputed fourth-down play, ultimately led to a Chiefs touchdown. These contentious calls follow other questionable officiating decisions that seemingly favored the Chiefs during their Super Bowl run, including a controversial penalty against the Houston Texans in the divisional round.

The officiating in the upcoming Super Bowl between the Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles is now under increased scrutiny. This stems in part from a controversial holding call against the Eagles in their previous Super Bowl encounter with the Chiefs, a penalty that facilitated the Chiefs' game-winning field goal and the beginning of their current championship streak. The ongoing debate surrounding these calls underscores the impact of officiating on game outcomes and fuels discussion about the need for greater clarity and consistency in officiating.