If you were to list the biggest story lines of the NFL’s postseason, Troy Aikman’s performance during the Texans-Chiefs divisional round playoff game on ABC/ESPN would make the cut. Aikman received A LOT of attention for questioning the officiating and the league in regard to roughing-the-passer penalties,

According to an ESPN announcement on Monday, the Chiefs vs. Texans AFC Divisional Round matchup was the most-watched NFL game ever. According to Nielsen Fast Nationals reports, it amassed 32.7 million viewers. This stat includes playoff and regular season games dating back to 1987, breaking new ground for the long-running network.

After their loss to the Chiefs on Saturday, the Texans—one of two 10–7 teams to make the divisional round—are locked in at the No. 25 pick in the 2025 draft. Even if the Los Angeles Rams (10–7) lose to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Houston will remain at No. 25 because they have a lower strength of schedule (.481) than the Rams (.505).

Throughout the NFL postseason, countless fans have spoken out against the perceived favoritism that the Kansas City Chiefs have gotten from referees. But perhaps the most notable comments on the matter actually came from Hall of Fame quarterback turned ESPN NFL broadcaster Troy Aikman.

Troy Aikman, Hall of Famer and ESPN’s star commentator, was one of the most talked-about voices during the NFL postseason. During the broadcast of the Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs matchup, the former quarterback openly criticized officiating and the inconsistency in roughing-the-passer calls.