Patrick Mahomes was not penalized for what appeared to be a flop in the Kansas City Chiefs' win over the Houston Texans - but the NFL has been urged to address the issue

Yet, it was one play that didn’t draw a flag that could prove a most consequential non-call if the NFL decides to join the NBA and NHL in seriously cracking down on floppers, as ESPN broadcaster Troy Aikman suggested during the Texans-Chiefs game.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes addressed fan backlash over questionable penalties called against his opponents and his attempt to draw a penalty.

NFL officials were heavily scrutinized for some of the flags they threw in the four divisional-round games that saw the Chiefs, Bills, Eagles and Commanders advance to next weekend’s conference championships.

Troy Aikman criticized Patrick Mahomes for trying to draw a penalty during a game against the Houston Texans, suggesting Mahomes was flopping. The incident has sparked debate on whether the NFL should adopt stricter rules against flopping.