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This penalty on Chiefs’ Travis Kelce was dubbed ‘worst call I’ve seen all year’

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs the ball during the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium during the teamÕs game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce picks up yards after a catch during an NFL Week 12 game against the Indianapolis Colts at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. dowilliams@kcstar.com
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  • Chiefs’ drive began with an offensive pass interference flag on Travis Kelce.
  • CBS analyst Tony Romo labeled the flag “the worst call I’ve seen all year.”
  • Penalty moved Chiefs back but they recovered and Harrison Butker tied game with FG.

The Chiefs’ season-saving drive began Sunday at their own 6-yard line with 4 minutes, 43 seconds to play.

And it started with a penalty.

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was flagged for offensive pass interference against the Colts at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

CBS Sports analyst Tony Romo couldn’t believe it.

“This is literally the worst call I’ve seen all year,” Romo said. “You know that happens on every play if you’re pressing the guy.”

Here is the penalty on Kelce.

The good news for the Chiefs is the penalty didn’t doom their drive. The Chiefs drove to the Colts’ 7-yard line and got a game-tying field goal from Harrison Butker that forced overtime.

This story was originally published November 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM.

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