Underinflated Footballs in Patriots-Chiefs Game Not Patriots' Fault
The balls were tested and found to be underinflated during the game, but the Patriots were not responsible for the error this time.
- During the recent Patriots-Chiefs game, the special teams footballs used were reportedly underinflated, but not by the Patriots.
- The Patriots complained to the officials during the first half of the game that the balls used by the punters and kickers were too soft.
- The balls were tested at halftime and found to be inflated to 11 psi, instead of the league-mandated minimum of 13.5 psi.
- Both teams' kickers missed field goals in the first half, but after the balls were checked and fixed at halftime, every kickoff for both teams reached the end zone.
- This incident is a throwback to the Deflategate scandal, where the Patriots were fined $1 million and docked two draft picks, and Tom Brady was suspended for four games.