Skip Bayless takes shot at Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs after non-call against Vikings in Week 5 - “Refs just saved the Taylor Swifts”

Skip Bayless had some choice words about Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs getting what he felt were favorable calls in recent games. Last week, a pass interference call on Sauce Gardner gave Kansas City a new set of downs against the New York Jets and allowed them to close the game out.

This week against the Minnesota Vikings, a defensive pass interference was called on Chiefs player L'Jarius Sneed, which was changed after a refereeing huddle. What was surprising for many observers was that there seemed to be clear pass interference on the throw.

If that was not enough, Sneed then removed his helmet and directly approached the referee. This usually results in a penalty, but on this occasion, the referee seemed to just ask him to put his gear back.

Skip Bayless was furious with the decisions and referenced Taylor Swift, who has been linked to Kansas City star tight end Travis Kelce.

He wrote:

"Refs just saved the Taylor Swifts. That was Pass I and obviously should've been a helmet-off penalty."

Credit from X post: https://twitter.com/RealSkipBayless/status/1711158468189810765

A pass interference call would have led the Vikings to a first-and-goal, putting them in a good position to wipe out the seven-point deficit at the time. The final score was 27-20 and a converted touchdown by Minnesota would have led to a tied game and overtime. You can see a breakdown of the play below.

Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs 3-0 in the Taylor Swift era as Skip Bayless and others voice disapproval

The Chiefs are 3-0 in the "Taylor Swift era" and 4-1 overall. Bayless' reference to the singer is significant as the NFL handle last week began counting Kansas City's wins from the time Swift started attending their games. The Chiefs have won four straight after their opening-week loss to the Detroit Lions and are building a head of momentum.

The Vikings, meanwhile, will be left licking their chops after the loss put dropped them to 1-4, which ties them at the bottom of their division with the Chicago Bears. After topping the division and making it to the playoffs last season, the postseason looks as distant as ever for Kirk Cousins' team.