The Kansas City Chiefs are one win away from their third consecutive Super Bowl appearance because they have reached the AFC Championship game for the third year in a row by defeating the Houston Texans last week.
Before Saturday’s AFC Divisional Round game, Texans player Kris Boyd went viral for throwing his helmet and argued with his coach, Frank Ross. The NFL called this unsportsmanlike conduct.
His behavior caused a 15-yard penalty for the Texans as Kris Boyd took off his helmet and threw it on the ground. His misbehavior with the coach garnered him significant attention and resulted in a fine of approximately $8,056.
The NFL fined #Texans CB Kris Boyd $8,056 for unsportsmanlike conduct — throwing his helmet after the opening kickoff, leading to a sideline confrontation with special teams coordinator Frank Ross in last week’s playoff loss at Kansas City.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 25, 2025
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Tom Pelissero shared on X that Boyd was fined for unsportsmanlike conduct after throwing his helmet and confronting coach Frank Ross during the playoff game against the Chiefs. However, Boyd has already apologized for his actions and shared how he feels about the coach.
Kris Boyd reveals his true feelings about his coach
After Kris Boyd’s interaction with Coach Frank Ross grabbed a lot of attention, he felt the need to address it. He made sure to explain that he doesn’t have any hatred toward Ross.
Following the Divisional Round game, Boyd shared his feelings, saying, “That’s not in my character. I love everybody here. I love my coaches. I never disrespect anybody.”
Kris added, “I love Frank, I’m a God-fearing man, I respect everybody. It was a little 10-second thing that happened. It’s football. I never disrespect anybody. That’s not my character.”