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Super Bowl, NFL news, coaching live updates: Eagles, Chiefs step into Media Night spotlight

The second question NFL commissioner Roger Goodell fielded Monday in his state of the league address was about officiating, and a belief that the Kansas City Chiefs are benefitting from calls.

"This sort of reminds me of the script" Goodell joked.

In seriousness Goodell called some of the conspiracy theories rampant on social media "ridiculous" and defended his league's officials, calling them "outstanding."

Goodell says any theory of the Chiefs benefiting from preferential calls from officials is “ridiculous” and the league officiating is “outstanding.” pic.twitter.com/y5jVXQsKHu

— Greg Auman (@gregauman) February 3, 2025

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell shoots down idea that officials are favoring Chiefs unfairly.