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NFL·ANALYSIS·November 2, 2026 09:38 AM ET

Sam Acho defends officiating on Chiefs false start penalty

Kansas City fell 28-24 to Denver to drop to 5-2.

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What happened: NFL analyst Sam Acho defended the officiating crew's false start penalty against the Kansas City Chiefs, stating that the right tackle flinched before looking back toward the line. Acho noted the initial movement met the standard for an illegal pre-snap motion.

Why it matters: The 28-24 defeat against the Denver Broncos marked the second straight loss for Kansas City, bringing the team to 5-2 through seven games. The setback leaves the Chiefs holding the No. 5 seed in the AFC playoff picture.

What to watch: Kansas City faces an evaluation period ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline as the club seeks to halt its two-game slide.

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