Patrick Mahomes was not penalized for what appeared to be a flop in the Kansas City Chiefs' win over the Houston Texans - but the NFL has been urged to address the issue

Yet, it was one play that didn’t draw a flag that could prove a most consequential non-call if the NFL decides to join the NBA and NHL in seriously cracking down on floppers, as ESPN broadcaster Troy Aikman suggested during the Texans-Chiefs game.

Two hits by the Texans against Mahomes were flagged for roughness, and both drew criticism from fans and the ESPN broadcast booth alike. At one point, ESPN's Troy Aikman said he "could not disagree more" with the decision to call a penalty on Houston's Henry To'oTo'o on a hit to Mahomes.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes addressed fan backlash over questionable penalties called against his opponents and his attempt to draw a penalty.

Troy Aikman criticized Patrick Mahomes for trying to draw a penalty during a game against the Houston Texans, suggesting Mahomes was flopping. The incident has sparked debate on whether the NFL should adopt stricter rules against flopping.

There were several calls in the NFL's divisional round of the playoffs that drew scrutiny from broadcasters and fans alike over the weekend.