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Kevin Harlan amazed officials missed Chargers’ pass interference vs. Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (80) can't rein in a deep pass from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) against the LA Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. No flag was called on the play.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (80) can't rein in a deep pass from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) against the LA Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. No flag was called on the play. ecuriel@kcstar.com
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  • Officials missed clear pass interference on Tyquan Thornton at Arrowhead.
  • Crowd booed officials while CBS commentators Kevin Harlan and Trent Green noted error.
  • Pass to Tyquan Thornton fell incomplete after Chargers’ Cam Hart impeded receiver.

Boos rained down during the Chiefs’ game Sunday against the Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

But it wasn’t for a player or a team. The fans expressed their displeasure with the game officials.

In the second quarter, the Chiefs started a drive at their 36-yard line when quarterback Patrick Mahomes launched a pass to Tyquan Thornton. The ball fell incomplete, largely because the Chargers’ Cam Hart had his hands all over Thornton.

This wasn’t a case of Chiefs fans believing there was a penalty when there really wasn’t one. Even CBS Sports broadcasters Kevin Harlan and Trent Green said the officials missed it.

“Looks like he’s a little early, Kevin,” Green said as the replay was shown. “That’s why we’re getting the response from the crowd.”

“Well,” Harlan noted, “it’s not even close.”

It really wasn’t. Here is the play.

The Chiefs didn’t get a first down and ended up punting.

This story was originally published December 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM.

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