The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up their victory over the Detroit Lions without a single accepted penalty, a clean outcome that sparked some debate among fans and analysts.

Andy Reid addressed the issue this week, dismissing any controversy and insisting that referees allowed both teams to play freely — overlooking potential infractions on both sides. The Chiefs coach appeared to cool any rumors that his team benefits from favoritism.

Andy Reid Says No-Penalty Game ‘ Good for Everybody’

The Chiefs were penalized 13 times in their previous loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars but saw only one flag thrown against them on Sunday — which was canceled out by a Lions penalty on the same play.

Many fans accused officials of favoring the Chiefs, sharing screenshots of uncalled holding penalties. The discussion intensified when Lions safety Brian Branch claimed referees ignored a block in the back from Chiefs receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, which he blamed for his postgame confrontation.

After his team’s 30-17 win that brought Kansas City to 3-3, Reid told reporters he thought the officiating was fair and balanced.

“I thought the officials let the guys play,” Reid said, per USA Today’s Chiefs Wire. “I’m not saying I agreed with everything that went on, but I thought they were very fair in how they did it.

“They could’ve called us on some, and they could’ve called them (Detroit Lions) on some, but they just let it play out and allowed the teams to show what they could do, which I think is good. It’s good for everybody, it’s good for the fans within reason, and then we had to tighten things up.”

The matchup ended with a heated altercation after Branch struck Smith-Schuster. The league later suspended Branch for one game, though the Lions safety has appealed the decision.

Chiefs Worked to Cut Down Penalties

Reid also said officials did fine the previous week, even when the team was penalized over a dozen times. He emphasized that Kansas City focused on discipline during practice.

“The calls, all 13 of those calls, weren’t wrong; that’s not what I’m saying here. We had to clean some things up, and I thought our guys did that,” said Reid. “They worked on it through the week, making sure their fundamentals and technique were sharp. Half of it is putting yourself in the right position to execute — that’s about footwork, speed, and angles. You have to control those things and work on them.”

The Chiefs have shown steady progress since their 0-2 start, climbing back into contention for the AFC West title. More positive news is on the way, as wide receiver Rashee Rice rejoins the team after serving a six-game suspension for his role in a street racing incident last year.