The New England Patriots intercepted a pass and then the Kansas City Chiefs punted 40 seconds later.
Confused? So were we.
Patriots linebacker Shilique Calhoun seemingly intercepted a pass Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw while under pressure late in the first half of New England’s 26-10 loss to Kansas City.
Not so fast.
The officials called this play a sack instead.
Here was referee Tony Corrente’s explanation:
“I felt that he was being controlled quite a bit prior to him actually going to the ground,” Corrente said.