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.

The NFL stood by the officiating in the Chiefs’ 23-14 win over the Texans in their Divisional Round playoff game on Saturday.

The Kansas City Chiefs advanced to the AFC championship game for a seventh straight year with a 23-14 victory over the Houston Texans on Saturday. While Patrick Mahomes added another postseason victory to his stellar career,

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

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.

Two penalties in favor of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during Saturday's divisional-round game against the Houston Texans reignited debate on how the officials protect quarterbacks.

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.

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