KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The Kansas City Chiefs lost a possible
field goal in the second quarter against Tennessee today, when the
officials ruled the kick no good and wouldn't allow a challenge.
With the Chiefs trailing 10-0 early in the quarter, kicker Nick
Novak thought he had curled a 49-field goal inside the left
upright. But the officials standing up the goal posts ruled the
kick no good, leading to boos from the fans in Arrowhead Stadium
and arguments from the Chiefs.
Kansas City coach Herm Edwards threw the red replay flag to
dispute the call, but was told by referee Gene Steratore that only
field goals crossing below the top of the goal posts are
reviewable. Television replays appeared to show the kick curl just
inside the upright, but above the top of the post.
Novak stomped around the sideline after hearing the ruling and
holder Dustin Colquitt slammed his helmet to the ground.