"Wearing Chiefs jersey makes it legal": NFL fans slam refereeing as CBS rules analyst defends Noah Gray’s dangerous low block on Maxx Crosby

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"Wearing Chiefs jersey makes it legal": NFL fans slam refereeing as CBS rules analyst defends Noah Gray’s dangerous low block on Maxx Crosby (Credits: IMAGN)

NFL fans went off on the Kansas City Chiefs and CBS Sports' rules analyst Gene Steratore after Maxx Crosby went down with multiple injuries on Sunday. The Las Vegas Raiders didn't stand a chance against their divisional rivals and were shut out 31-0 at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Ahead of halftime, Crosby was taken down by Kansas City's tight end Noah Gray with a tackle that many thought was illegal. During the broadcast, Steratore broke down why it was a legal play.

"Yes, because when the tight end started, he crosses the original line where the snap occurred," Steratore said. "So he crosses past the center, he's moving away from where the ball was snap, and he's also making that block within the tight end box. So legal."
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Many fans reacted to the explanation on social media, with some accusing the home team of having a special whistle.

"He’s wearing a Chiefs jersey. That’s what makes it legal," one fan said.
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"Now let’s hear how legal it is if he had been wearing a Raiders’ jersey instead of a Chiefs jersey - total BS," another fan said.
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"The chiefs did it so it’s legal anyone else does it it’s illegal," another fan said.
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Others attacked Steratore's explanation and called out his broadcast partners for justifying the play.

"Gene Steratore once used an index card to determine a first down call. He’s not the guy I would use as a football rules expert," one fan said.
"Before showing this, the Jim Nantz said gray and Maxx 'had a collision,'" another fan said.
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"Dirty as f**k the play isn’t even going there and he can legally dive at someone legs??" another fan wrote.

Maxx Crosby suffered a back and knee injury after that play, but nothing was called against Kansas City.

Chiefs had no mercy on Maxx Crosby, Raiders and improved to 4-3

Andy Reid's team won its second consecutive game after a last-second defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5. They built on a dominant win against the Detroit Lions in Week 6 and had no mercy on the Raiders.

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Kansas City went off 31-0, with Patrick Mahomes going 26 of 35 for 286 yards and three touchdowns. Rashee Rice had a terrific first game back, catching seven passes for 42 yards and two scores.

The Chiefs will face the Washington Commanders in Week 8 before they clash against the Buffalo Bills in Week 9. The schedule won't get any easier for Kansas City, but they are heating up at the right time.

Chiefs Fans! Check out the latest Kansas City Chiefs Schedule and dive into the Chiefs Depth Chart for NFL Season 2024-25.

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