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

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.

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

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.

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.

There were several calls in the NFL's divisional round of the playoffs that drew scrutiny from broadcasters and fans alike over the weekend.