Roger Goodell spoke ahead of Opening Night in New Orleans. In Star reporter Blair Kerkhoff’s roundup from Goodell’s news conference, he noted the NFL commissioner was asked about the idea that the Chiefs receive favorable officiating. Replied Goodell: “It’s a ridiculous theory, for anyone who might take it seriously.”

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was not penalized for starting a fracas in the end zone in the first half of the AFC Championship Game.