Deflategate Flashback? Chiefs Win Over Patriots Amid Inflation Scandal
Deflategate Sequel Déjà Vu in Foxborough
It’s like we’re back in time! The Kansas City Chiefs ‘ victory over the New England Patriots , 27-17, had a Deflategate sequel style drama twist. Reports are buzzing that some of the NFL game balls were lighter than air, or at least lighter than the NFL rules allow.
Half-Time Hustle for Proper Pump
At halftime, things got real. The refs sprinted the balls back to the locker room, only to find they were playing at a soft 11 PSI, missing the mark from the league’s playbook of 12.5 to 13.5 PSI. Both NFL teams‘ kickers had their share of misses, lowering their NFL player standings and making us wonder if those deflated balls were playing Deflategate sequel tricks on the field.
Despite the air pressure hiccup, the kickers still booted their way through. The Chiefs’ Harrison Butker nailed a whopping 54-yard field goal, and the Patriots’ Chad Ryland wasn’t far behind. Sure, they had a few misses, but who wouldn’t with squishy footballs?
Patriots: The Ghost of Scandals Past
This isn’t the first time the Patriots have been caught in a deflation situation. Remember the big “Deflategate” ruckus a few years back? This might be a minor Deflategate sequel replay, but it’s still got everyone talking. Meanwhile, the Chiefs are marching forward, eyes on the prize for postseason glory.
So, was it just a hiccup or a little bit more? Either way, the Chiefs are flying high while the New England Patriots are left to patch up and pump up for the next game.
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