Letting a big-time play occur to open Saturday’s AFC Divisional Round is one way to get thrown in the doghouse.
Shoving your coach after the play certainly won’t help a player’s case.
Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd did both against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Here is the Chris Boyd clown show.
“And we move on” — Joe Buck. pic.twitter.com/sLLNjiVE5e— Matt (@Constantinoplis) January 18, 2025
After allowing a 63-yard return on the opening kickoff from Chiefs wide receiver Nikko Remigio, Boyd shoved special teams coordinator Frank Ross when he returned to the sidelines. While the special teams star was able to force a fumble, the ball was recovered by Kansas City.
A casual 63-yard kickoff return to start the gamepic.twitter.com/8GX9gXWFVy
— Underdog NFL (@Underdog__NFL) January 18, 2025
Boyd was penalized after taking his helmet off to celebrate. That tacked on an extra 15 yards for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, setting the Chiefs up inside the red zone before an offensive play was run.
#Texans CB Kris Boyd gets into it with special teams coach Frank Ross.
Seems like a big deal, but it’s not: This is the playoffs! Emotions run high and dudes are passionate! pic.twitter.com/nwjvPfhag5
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) January 18, 2025
Surprisingly, Boyd was back out on the field after Houston tied it a 3 following a Ka’imi Fairbairn field goal in the first quarter.
