The NFL has suspended referee Clete Blakeman after controversial missed calls in the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills game, which many believe favored the Chiefs. Bills head coach Sean McDermott has been vocal in criticizing the officiating, calling the missed calls “too obvious to ignore” and demanding more accountability from the NFL.

He has also pushed for transparency in referee evaluations. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid defended his team, stating that missed calls are common in fast-paced games and that blaming the refs is an excuse.

The suspension of Blakeman has sparked calls for more referee accountability, with some fans proposing full-time officials or allowing coaches to challenge penalties. The controversy continues to raise concerns about officiating fairness as the postseason approaches.