Kansas City, MO. November 24, 2025.
Patrick Mahomes has formally requested that CBS stop assigning Tony Romo to Chiefs games. The star quarterback believes Romo’s commentary has become personal rather than analytical.

Mahomes grew frustrated after Romo questioned a fourth-quarter play against the Colts. The analyst reacted sharply when Mahomes appeared to seek a facemask call instead of throwing to open receivers.

During the broadcast, Romo said “Mahomes is complaining about that?” This reaction went viral and fueled debate about whether the analyst has developed a negative bias toward Kansas City.

Did the refs miss a facemask penalty for Mahomes?

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Sources inside the Chiefs say Mahomes has privately expressed concerns about Romo’s tone. He believes repeated suggestions that he exaggerates contact are unfair and harmful to his public reputation.

Team officials support Mahomes’ complaint. They argue that national analysts should maintain neutrality. They also believe Romo’s remarks have created unnecessary distractions during crucial AFC matchups.

The issue escalated after the Colts loss. Mahomes took eight sacks and endured several missed calls. Romo’s irritated reactions added to public criticism of the quarterback’s performance.

CBS has not commented publicly. However the network is reviewing future crew assignments. Internal discussions focus on whether Romo’s commentary met expected standards for fairness.

The NFL typically avoids involvement in broadcaster assignments. Even so league officials acknowledge the seriousness of conflicts between star players and national broadcast partners.

The Chiefs now shift attention back to their playoff push. Yet the question of who will call their upcoming nationally televised games remains unresolved.

Stay tuned to ESPN!