Dave Portnoy, Barstool Sports’ outspoken founder, led a chorus of criticism against Patrick Mahomes. The two-time MVP faced accusations of unsportsmanlike conduct during crucial moments of the divisional round matchup.
The Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for a historic third consecutive Super Bowl took a controversial turn during their 23-14 victory over the Houston Texans on Saturday.
The game’s pivotal moment unfolded in the fourth quarter, with Kansas City clinging to a narrow 13-12 lead. On a second-and-goal play, Mahomes ran toward the sideline, deliberately slowing down before stepping out of bounds.
After watching the Chiefs quarterback raise his arms and fall following contact from Houston’s Henry To’oTo’o, Portnoy didn’t mince his words.
Maholmes is a great player. No need to disgrace the game and ruin his legacy with this flopping bullshit. pic.twitter.com/xW5y6tUmBb
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) January 18, 2025
The controversial sequence ended with a touchdown pass to Travis Kelce. Although officials didn’t throw a flag on the play, it sparked immediate backlash across social media platforms.
