The Houston Texans’ Kris Boyd explained his actions during the team’s divisional round playoff matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Boyd was flagged for throwing his helmet after tackling a Chiefs player on kickoff return, which forced a fumble that led to a field goal by Harrison Butker.
Boyd said he was in a state of excitement, or “lit,” and didn’t mean to disrespect his coaches. He claimed it was just a hype moment and apologized for the flag. When asked about shoving Texans special teams coordinator Frank Ross, Boyd said it was also a passion-driven move that was quickly calmed down by Ross.
The player, who has played six seasons with the Texans, emphasized his respect for his coaches and teammates. Boyd, who was drafted in the seventh round in 2019, has primarily played on special teams and is known for his defensive skills, which include tackles, passes defensed, forced fumbles, and fumble recoveries.
Boyd’s reaction suggests that he was caught up in the moment and lost focus, but it’s unclear how this incident may impact the team moving forward.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2025/01/18/texans-kris-boyd-shoves-houston-coach-after-penalty-chiefs/77809623007