Amazon Prime Misses Kansas City Chiefs Black Friday Game due to Admin Error
g scheduleFriday’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders on Amazon Prime Video had a bit of drama that left NFL fans frustrated. An “administrative error” caused a temporary blackout during a crucial punt play in the first quarter.
While fans were settling in to watch the game on Black Friday, the streaming service experienced outages just before kickoff at 3 pm ET. However, things got interesting when Prime Video missed a pivotal punt play and went to commercial.
When the broadcast returned, the Chiefs had gained a better position, sparking confusion among viewers. A redo of the punt play took place during the commercial break, with the initial penalty on the Chiefs being reversed. The officials attributed the mix-up to an “administrative error.”
After the penalty was correctly applied, the punt play happened again, and the Chiefs were able to start their next drive in a better field position as a result. Despite the explanation, some fans took to social media to express their frustration, with some suggesting that the game was rigged in favor of the Chiefs.
Amazon Prime Video typically broadcasts Thursday Night Football without issue, but this special Black Friday game had its share of unexpected moments. Let’s hope that future games run smoothly for all the football fans out there.
