The disputed holding call and treacherous playing surface furnished enough evidence for individuals alleging that the game was rigged or that the league was choreographed, but Goodell's exchange with Jones inflamed the situation, as he seemed to be excessively jubilant about the Kansas City victory. The two men had a brief conversation on the night, which can be heard in the video provided below.
"Congratulations, that was awesome," Goodell told Jones.Audio from the original video, while not as clear, reveals some more contentious language from the league commissioner.
"I don't care how you hit the quarterback," Goodell was also heard uttering.
As anticipated, fans reacted strongly to the incident.