An early question for Goodell concerned the feelings of some fans that officials favor the Chiefs at the expense of other teams. Goodell said he understood how fans could feel that way because of their passion for the game, but called it a “ridiculous theory.”

Virtually every Eagles fan has thought about it. They’re probably just as concerned about it as they are about Patrick Mahomes’ elusiveness, or Travis Kelce’s ability to find a hole in a zone defense.