Tom Brady Weighs in on Chiefs’ Blowout Loss to the Eagles: ‘No One Left to Help Them Win Dirty’
In a shocking post-game interview, NFL legend Tom Brady offered his blunt assessment of the Kansas City Chiefs’ humiliating defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles.
According to Brady, the Chiefs’ loss was largely due to the absence of certain referees who had been accused of favoring Kansas City in previous games.
The Eagles dominated the Chiefs from start to finish, securing a decisive victory that left fans and analysts alike questioning how a team as talented as Kansas City could fall so flat.
For Brady, the answer was simple: without the usual officiating support, the Chiefs had to play on an even field—and they couldn’t handle it.
Brady’s Controversial Take
Speaking on his “Let’s Go!” podcast, Brady didn’t mince words when discussing the Chiefs’ performance.
“You take away the guys who have been helping them out, and suddenly they don’t know what to do,” Brady said.
“It’s not a coincidence. Some of those questionable calls that always seemed to go their way? Well, those refs weren’t there this time.”
The seven-time Super Bowl champion was referring to reports that several referees who had officiated past Chiefs games—ones accused of making calls favorable to Kansas City—had been suspended or reassigned.
This decision, made by the NFL in response to growing concerns over the integrity of officiating, left the Chiefs without what Brady sarcastically called their “sixth man on the field.”
“They had to win the old-fashioned way,” Brady added. “And, well, we saw what happened.”
A History of Questionable Calls?
Kansas City’s recent Super Bowl victories have been marred by controversy, with critics pointing to several key officiating decisions that appeared to benefit the team.
From defensive holding calls to questionable roughing-the-passer penalties, there has been no shortage of debate over whether the Chiefs have received preferential treatment.
Perhaps the most infamous example came in Super Bowl LVII, when the Chiefs faced none other than the Eagles.
A late defensive holding call on Philadelphia’s James Bradberry gave Kansas City a critical first down, allowing them to run down the clock before kicking the game-winning field goal.
“It was a soft call, and they know it,” Brady remarked. “I’m sure Philly hasn’t forgotten about it.”
The Game Itself: A Chiefs Collapse
Without the benefit of any controversial officiating, the Chiefs looked utterly outmatched against the Eagles. Patrick Mahomes, usually a magician on the field, struggled to find his rhythm as Philadelphia’s defense overwhelmed Kansas City’s offensive line.
Mahomes was sacked five times, threw two interceptions, and failed to lead his team to a single touchdown in the second half.
Meanwhile, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts put on a masterclass, throwing for over 300 yards and rushing for two touchdowns.
By the time the final whistle blew, the scoreboard read 41-17—a stunning blowout that sent shockwaves throughout the league.
Chiefs Fans Outraged by Brady’s Comments
Unsurprisingly, Brady’s remarks didn’t sit well with Chiefs Kingdom. Fans flooded social media with angry responses, accusing the former New England and Tampa Bay quarterback of being bitter about Kansas City’s success in recent years.
Some pointed out that Brady himself had benefited from controversial calls throughout his career, particularly during his time with the Patriots.
“Brady talking about winning ‘dirty’ is hilarious,” one fan tweeted. “This is the same guy whose team got caught in Spygate and Deflategate.”
Others, however, acknowledged that there may be some truth to Brady’s comments.
“Look, I love my Chiefs, but let’s be real—some of those calls in past games were questionable,” another fan wrote. “Maybe we did get exposed this time.”
Eagles Players React: ‘We Knew the Real Score’
Several Eagles players couldn’t help but take a victory lap after hearing Brady’s comments. Defensive end Haason Reddick, who had two sacks in the game, was among the most vocal.
“We knew we had them last year, and the refs bailed them out,” Reddick said. “This time, they had no excuses. We just lined up and whooped them.”
Veteran center Jason Kelce, whose brother Travis Kelce plays for the Chiefs, was more measured in his response but didn’t deny the implications of Brady’s remarks.
“I don’t know about all that, but I do know we played a hell of a game,” Kelce said. “We didn’t need any help to win.”
What This Means for the Chiefs Moving Forward
Brady’s comments raise an uncomfortable question for Kansas City: Are they truly as dominant as their record suggests, or have they been benefiting from favorable officiating?
The loss to Philadelphia exposed weaknesses in their offense, defense, and game management—areas they will need to address if they hope to return to the Super Bowl.
For Mahomes, this defeat represents a rare moment of adversity in his otherwise stellar career. How he and head coach Andy Reid respond will determine whether this was just a fluke loss or a sign of deeper issues within the team.
As for Brady, he seems content to keep stirring the pot from the sidelines.
When asked if he believed the Chiefs could still contend for a championship, he simply smirked and said, “Let’s see how they do without a little extra help.”
The NFL season marches on, but this game—and Brady’s pointed remarks—will linger in the minds of fans and analysts for weeks to come.
One thing is certain: the Chiefs will have to prove they can win on their own merit if they want to silence the critics once and for all.
