Under-Inflated Footballs Mar Patriots-Chiefs Game
Patriots' Coach Bill Belichick calls for NFL explanation after both teams struggle with under-inflated balls.
- During the Patriots' 27-17 loss to the Chiefs, the kicking footballs were found to be under-inflated by over 2 psi, significantly below the regulation 13.5 psi.
- Patriots' head coach Bill Belichick confirmed the issue, stating that both teams had problems with how the ball was traveling on kickoffs, punts, and field goals.
- Both Patriots' kicker Chad Ryland and Chiefs' kicker Harrison Butker missed a field goal in the first half, which Belichick attributed to the under-inflation.
- Belichick deferred to the NFL for an explanation, as the league is in control of ensuring the balls are inflated to the proper range of 12.5-13.5 psi before each game.
- The NFL has yet to comment on the issue.