Former Jaguars Head Coach Furious on Social Media Over Chiefs’ Controversial Touchdown and Alleged Referee Favoritism 😡🔥
Former Jaguars Head Coach Furious on Social Media Over Chiefs’ Controversial Touchdown and Alleged Referee Favoritism 😡🔥
Jacksonville, Florida – Week 5 of the NFL season has exploded in controversy after former Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson publicly expressed outrage on social media over a highly disputed Kansas City Chiefs touchdown. Pederson accused the officiating crew of blatant favoritism, claiming they unfairly reversed an Offensive Pass Interference (OPI) call that ultimately allowed the defending champions to keep a critical score.
The incident occurred in the end zone when a Chiefs receiver appeared to push off a Jaguars defender to create separation before catching the ball for a touchdown. Initially, officials flagged the play for OPI, but moments later – following intense protests from Chiefs players and coaches – the referees shockingly reversed the call and allowed the touchdown to stand, igniting a wave of outrage throughout EverBank Stadium.

On social media, Doug Pederson didn’t hold back, reposting the video and writing:
“I’ve seen a lot of questionable calls in my career, but this one crosses the line. When a team can talk a referee into changing a call after a clear penalty, that’s not football anymore. If it were the Jaguars instead of the Chiefs, that touchdown would’ve been wiped off the board.”
WOW: THE #CHIEFS TALKED THE REFS OUT OF AN OFFENSIVE PASS INTERFERENCE WHICH GIVES THEM A TOUCHDOWN.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) October 7, 2025
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The Jacksonville players and sideline were extremely angry with the refs.
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Pederson’s comments spread like wildfire across the NFL community, racking up thousands of shares and reactions. Many fans praised him for speaking the truth, arguing that the Chiefs have been consistently favored by officiating in key moments.
One top fan comment read:
“Doug just said what everyone’s been thinking – the Chiefs are getting away with way too much.”
The game ultimately ended in a narrow Chiefs victory, but the fallout from this controversial call continues to dominate headlines.
Doug Pederson’s blunt remarks have now become the center of a growing debate over the integrity and fairness of NFL officiating this season.













