NFL Fans Question Refs After Controversial Cook-Pitts No-Call in Chiefs vs. Falcons

The Kansas City Chiefs remained undefeated with a 22-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football, but the hot topic after the game once again centered around a controversial decision by the officials.

In the fourth quarter, Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins threw a pass to the end zone on fourth down intended for tight end Kyle Pitts. It looked like Chiefs safety Bryan Cook made contact with Pitts before the ball got there, but the referees didn't call defensive pass interference.

Kansas City went three-and-out on the ensuing drive, giving Atlanta one last chance at stealing the win. However, the Chiefs defense shut the door on fourth down to send the Falcons fans home disappointed from Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

This marks the second straight week that the Chiefs benefitted from the officials, as a defensive pass interference penalty helped move them into position for a game-winning field goal in their Week 2 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Fans are starting to grow weary of the defending back-to-back Super Bowl champions seeming to be aided by the referees, and they took to social media to voice their displeasure:

The Chiefs have been the darlings of the NFL since Patrick Mahomes took over as their starting quarterback and ignited their recent run of success.

However, Sunday's game provided another example of a call working in Kansas City's favor.

Still, a win is a win, and the Chiefs will look to continue their early-season momentum when they chase their fourth straight victory next week against the Los Angeles Chargers.