The Kansas City Chiefs experienced frustration and complaints after an offsides penalty against wide receiver Kadarius Toney nullified a potential game-winning touchdown in their recent loss to the Buffalo Bills. Toney, refusing to accept any wrongdoing, placed the spotlight on the referees, ensuring that the grievances surrounding the call remained relevant.

In his first public comments about the controversial call, Toney expressed his dissatisfaction, stating, "Pretty much bogus. It is what it is. Y'all wouldn't be here talking to me if it wasn't a big deal." The 24-year-old wide receiver emphasized the impact of the penalty and its influence on the outcome of the game.

The unforgettable play occurred with just 1:25 left in the fourth quarter, while the Chiefs were trailing the Bills 20-17. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes launched a long pass to tight end Travis Kelce, who then lateraled the ball to Toney for a potential touchdown. Unfortunately, Toney was deemed offsides, resulting in the nullification of the score. The Chiefs' frustration was evident, with Mahomes slamming his helmet down and passionately expressing his anger towards the officials.

Even Chiefs head coach Andy Reid voiced his discontent with the penalty, referring to it as "embarrassing" for the NFL. Although Reid acknowledged that Toney hadn't checked his position with the officials, he attributed blame to the referees, claiming they didn't warn Toney about being offsides.

However, Toney contended that the officials had lied to him after the incident, stating, "Then they came back and lied and said they gave me a warning, which I never talked to a ref." Despite the controversy, Toney expressed a desire to move forward and not dwell on the incident any longer.

The penalty caused a significant stir in the NFL world, sparking numerous discussions about officiating and the Chiefs' overall performance, as their record fell to 8-5. Both Toney and the Chiefs now find themselves in a position where they must shift their focus and look ahead.

Toney emphasized the need for attention to detail to avoid similar penalties in the future, stating that they will go "back to the details." Despite facing challenges, Toney exuded confidence and belief in himself, aiming to contribute as much as he can to the team's success.

The Chiefs will have an opportunity to put their strong mentality to the test as they face the New England Patriots on Sunday. With their sights set on moving forward, the Chiefs aim to leave the controversy behind and focus on securing victory in their upcoming matchup.