The NFL appears to be listening to officiating criticisms in the wake of a controversial penalty in the Chiefs' divisional-round win over the Texans.

Perennial champions have always been accused of cheating and collusion. It’s a natural reaction from fanbases whose teams endure bitter losses against the same opponent on an annual basis. Yet, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has gone beyond merely receiving favorable calls — he has actively pursued them.

The NFL's competition committee will discuss expanding replay assist to include quarterback slides at their league meeting in March.