BOSTON - The NFL officiating crew led by referee Brad Allen found themselves at the center of controversy during the Green Bay Packers' 27-19 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. Several questionable calls on the final drive had football fans and experts alike questioning the competence of the officiating crew.

The first disputed call occurred when Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, still in bounds and fighting for a first down, was hit hard by Jonathan Owens. Despite Mahomes being well within the field of play, field judge Rick Patterson confidently claimed the hit was late and out of bounds. Allen, with some doubt, announced a personal foul penalty against the defense, awarding the Packers 15 yards and an automatic first down.

Leading NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay called the decision "absolutely not a foul," pointing out that it was a rare instance where a quarterback-turned-runner remained fair game unless stepping out of bounds. The penalty proved costly for the Chiefs, as it allowed the Packers to advance further down the field.

The second controversial call occurred when Chiefs defender Zayne Valentine appeared to commit a clear case of defensive pass interference against Packers receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Despite obvious interference, the officials on the field did not throw a flag, leaving fans bewildered. McAulay called it a clear foul, stating that the officials had made a significant error.

Additionally, down judge Sarah Thomas misinterpreted the rule regarding clock stoppage when a ball carrier goes out of bounds. She ruled that Valdes-Scantling was moving forward while going out of bounds when replays clearly showed otherwise. This incorrect ruling allowed the Chiefs additional time to work with during their final drive.

Perhaps the most glaring mistake occurred when replay showed that a fumble by Rashee Rice had taken place before the ball landed in Corey Ballentine's hands, resulting in a defensive score for the Packers. However, the officials failed to enforce the rule that would have run 10 seconds off the clock. This gave the Chiefs an extra 10 seconds to potentially mount a comeback.

The controversial officiating continued with a potential pass interference penalty against Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce during Mahomes' final desperation throw. While Kelce was gently shoved, it was evident that officials would not call pass interference on a Hail Mary play, which is consistent with the usual practice.

As the game concluded amidst a backdrop of officiating miscues and botched calls, fans and analysts are eager to hear from the officiating crew and head of officiating Walt Anderson regarding the blunders and the accountability process going forward. The league is under scrutiny to address the situation and ensure the integrity of future games.

The NFL has not yet commented on the specific calls made during the game. Fans and players alike await a response and hope for transparency and corrective actions to maintain the fairness and credibility of the sport.