Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons gave his thoughts on the outcome of the Cincinnati Bengals' 26-25 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
During an episode of his podcast, “The Edge,” on Tuesday, Parsons suggested the Chiefs benefited from some questionable calls by referees.
“That game was crazy… a lot of calls went both ways, and I'll be honest… I feel like the refs favored the Chiefs a little bit more. But at the end of the day, you can't put the game in the hands of the refs,” Parsons said on the episode.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles for yards as Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) and defensive end George Karlaftis (56) defend during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
There was a big call by the referees during the match that generated controversy among fans.
The most talked-about play of the game came in the final minute, when the Chiefs offense and Patrick Mahomes were facing a 4th-and-16 while trailing 25-23. Mahomes threw an incomplete pass downfield to wide receiver Rashee Rice, but the officials waved a flag for pass interference, moving Kansas City to the Bengals 40-yard line. Kansas City set up Harrison Butker for a game-winning field goal.
Mahomes earned the win despite having one of his weakest games. He completed 18 of 25 passes for 151 yards, two touchdown passes and threw two interceptions, including one to a Bengals cornerback. Cam Taylor-Britt who made an incredible play to score the steal.
Parsons' comments about a game he didn't play in came just days after his team lost in a 44-19 rout. It was one of the Cowboys' worst defensive performances since Parsons joined the team in 2021. But that didn't stop him from talking about the Chiefs and Bengals.
Commentary on other teams' affairs was one of the surprising and controversial features of Parsons' podcast when he started it last year, and he has continued it into its second season this year.
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Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up before an NFL Wild Card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium on January 14, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
On an episode last September, while discussing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship, Parsons encouraged other NFL players to pursue relationships with high-status famous women, specifically naming Zendaya as someone they should pursue. He said this despite Zendaya being in a long-term relationship with actor Tom Holland since 2021.
But Parsons has insisted he will continue to do the podcast and that it will not be a distraction to his team, adding that he is not trying to be controversial with what he says.
“I don't think anyone really cares what I do on a Monday afternoon when I'm home with my kids,” Parsons said. He told reporters August 21. “So why would you care if I'm on Xbox? I think we all have our own free time. When you're away from here, do you think about me at home? I hope not.
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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) walks on the field during the team's training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields on July 25, 2024 in Oxnard, CA. (Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“I try not to say anything controversial, but everyone is always going to be drawn to something. They're going to try to stick with one thing. We all have opinions. We're not going to agree with what everyone says. That's life.”
Meanwhile, Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud criticized Parsons for his comments on his podcast during an interview with Boardroom on Aug. 27.
“He has some terrible shots,” Stroud said. “But he's also a great friend of mine. I have nothing but good things to say about him, other than his shots.”
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