If you watch a lot of NFL broadcasts like I do, you’ve probably noticed there’s a certain way broadcasters usually talk about the referees. They rarely criticize them directly, even when they seem wrong.

The play where Patrick Mahomes slid to secure the down sparked a strong comment from Troy Aikman, who didn’t hesitate for a second to disagree with the call in favor of the Kansas City Chiefs against the Houston Texans.

The officiating during Saturday's Chiefs'-Texans AFC divisional playoff game has been suspect. There have been some calls that have gone against the Texans that weren't really penalties and Troy Aikman is over it.