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Chiefs' Kelce blasts official for calling holding penalty on Eric Fisher

Jay Biggerstaff / USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce ripped into referee Carl Cheffers following Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Chiefs almost rallied a comeback late in the fourth quarter, after Spencer Ware punched in a touchdown, cutting the Steelers' lead to 18-16. On the ensuing two-point conversion, Alex Smith found tight end Demetrius Harris for the game-tying score.

However, the play was negated after offensive tackle Eric Fisher was penalized for holding and the Chiefs failed to convert on the next play, eventually losing 18-16.

Kelce blasted Cheffers following Sunday's game, who called the penalty on Fisher.

"(He) shouldn't be able to wear a zebra jersey ever again. He shouldn't even be able to work at fucking Foot Locker," Kelce said according to Arrowhead Pride.

Fisher's infraction will likely be a point of contention for the Chiefs this winter, as the Steelers were able to hold on for victory on the following drive.

Kelce finished with a team-high five receptions for 77 yards in the losing effort.

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