The NFL referees union addressed what it called "conspiracy theories" that officials show bias in favor of Super Bowl champs the Kansas City Chiefs.

The head of the union representing NFL officials calls allegations that officiating crews are biased in favor of the Kansas City Chiefs or any other team “insulting and preposterous.”

The executive director of the NFL Referees Association is the latest to release a statement to rubbish the continued conspiracy theory about bias towards the Kansas City Chiefs. Roger Goodell called it a "ridiculous theory" and three-time Super Bowl winner Julian Edelman labelled it as "baloney" and now the head of the refereeing union has also rejected the claims.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said it was ridiculous to suggest that the league's officials favor the Kansas City Chiefs. "A lot of those theories are things that happen in social media and get a new life,

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell disputed the perception that officials favor the Chiefs, saying it's a "ridiculous theory."

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has finally directly addressed the accusations that the Kansas City Chiefs are receiving referee favoritism.