In a recent press conference, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney expressed his dissatisfaction with the offsides penalty that negated a potential game-winning touchdown against the Buffalo Bills. Toney, 24, placed the spotlight on the referees, describing the call as "pretty much bogus." Refusing to admit any wrongdoing, Toney emphasized the significance of the penalty, stating, "Y'all wouldn't be here talking to me if it wasn't a big deal."

The play in question occurred in the fourth quarter when Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes connected with tight end Travis Kelce, who lateraled the ball to Toney for what appeared to be a touchdown. However, the touchdown was nullified due to Toney being offsides. The officials ruled that Toney had crossed the line of scrimmage before the ball crossed the 48-yard line, resulting in a penalty. The controversial call incited a heated reaction from Mahomes, who slammed his helmet down and unleashed his frustration while Chiefs personnel restrained him from confronting the officials.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid shared Toney's sentiments, deeming the penalty "embarrassing" for the NFL. Reid acknowledged that Toney had not checked his position with the officials but maintained that they were still at fault. According to Reid, the referees failed to warn Toney about his offsides position during the play.

Toney, however, went a step further, accusing the officials of lying after the fact. He claimed that they falsely stated they had given him a warning, even though he had not spoken with any referee. Despite these allegations, Toney declared that the team is moving forward and not dwelling on the incident.

During the press conference, Toney criticized the referee's handling of the situation, remarking, "He didn't make no effort to say anything about no alignment." He argued that the referee should have informed him about his positioning, regardless of whether it was an inch or two inches offside.

The controversial penalty garnered significant attention in the NFL community, sparking discussions about officiating and the Chiefs' overall performance as their record dropped to 8-5. Both Toney and the Chiefs acknowledge the need to move past the incident and focus on future games.

Looking ahead, Toney and the Chiefs are determined to learn from their mistakes and avoid similar penalties in the future. Toney expressed confidence in himself and emphasized his commitment to making plays on the field. Reflecting on the nullified touchdown, he said, "Unfortunately, they took back the greatest play the greatest tight end that done played the game done did. But besides that, we gotta strong mentality, and we're moving forward."

The Chiefs will have an opportunity to showcase their resilience and tenacity in their upcoming game against the New England Patriots on Sunday.