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NFL·ANALYSIS·September 28, 2026 09:41 AM ET

Week 3 officiating debate centers on Mahomes hit

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated yesterday1 min read
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The NFL’ s most hotly debated officiating call of Week 3 has everyone wondering how to defy gravity when hitting Patrick Via @ArmandoSalguero on X

What happened: A Week 3 officiating call on a hit involving Patrick Mahomes sparked debate over legal contact on the quarterback.

Why it matters: The dispute centers on how defenders can complete a hit without drawing a foul.

What to watch: Watch whether the league clarifies the contact standard for quarterbacks.

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