Yet, it was one play that didn’t draw a flag that could prove a most consequential non-call if the NFL decides to join the NBA and NHL in seriously cracking down on floppers, as ESPN broadcaster Troy Aikman suggested during the Texans-Chiefs game.

Three-time Super Bowl champion and current broadcaster Troy Aikman led the chorus of criticism against superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes for ‘flopping’ in the Kansas City Chiefs’ controversial victory over the Houston Texans on Saturday.

Troy Aikman criticized Patrick Mahomes for trying to draw a penalty during a game against the Houston Texans, suggesting Mahomes was flopping. The incident has sparked debate on whether the NFL should adopt stricter rules against flopping.

Patrick Mahomes sparks controversy in Chiefs' win over Texans, raising questions about officiating and a debated sideline incident.

There isn’t officially a flopping penalty in the NFL rulebook. However, penalties for flops have been called before under the definition of unsportsmanlike conduct.

After a controversy divisional round between the Texans and Chiefs, one of the NFL referees gave his answers on the reasoning for the calls.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes addressed fan backlash over questionable penalties called against his opponents and his attempt to draw a penalty.