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NFL responds to backlash over controversial Patrick Mahomes penalties

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The NFL stood by the officiating in the Chiefs’ 23 -14 win over the Texans in their Divisional Round playoff game on Saturday .

ESPN analyst Troy Aikman was frustrated with a roughing the passer penalty in the first quarter .

The NFL senior VP of officiating Walt Anderson addressed multiple penalties against the Texans for unnecessary roughness.

He said replay assist can only be used if there is no contact to the player's helmet.