After a thrilling night in NFL that saw the Kansas City Chiefs take the win over the Buffalo Bills in overtime, many fans voiced their disapproval of the NFL overtime rules. One of those fans was former NASCAR and current IndyCar driver Jimmie Johnson.

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Johnson tweeted after the game, “I don’t agree with the OT rules… other than that, what a damn game!”

After the normal time, it was more or less a coin flip that decided the course of the game.

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An epic game that saw a battle for the ages between the two quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, somewhat suffered due to the final touchdown in the overtime because the Chiefs got the ball after the flip.

But then again, those who were criticizing the Chiefs should look no further than a couple of years ago when the same team that’s celebrating today, was on the other side at the hand of the Patriots, in a game decided in OT.

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The Chiefs voiced their disapproval of the OT rules then as well, but we have a feeling they won’t be doing so after Sunday night.

Even Josh Allen, the QB of the Bills who did his bit in a game no NFL fan would forget in a hurry, said, “The rules are what they are and I can’t complain.”

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“If it was the other way around, we’d be celebrating.”

Patrick Mahomes

USA Today via Reuters

Jimmie Johnson is in INDYCAR “for the purest of reasons”

The 46-year-old who is staring at his first full-time season in INDYCAR, recently described he is in the sport simply because, “I want to be here, because (racing) is what I love to do.”

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Jimmie Johnson in IndyCar Series at Barber Motorsports Park

USA Today via Reuters

He admitted that the coming season could be a huge challenge, especially considering his competitive nature. But regardless, Jimmie Johnson is in INDYCAR for one reason: to race and to race to win.

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“I’m here for the purest of reasons and loving every minute of it.”

Also Read: “I Don’t Care, Honestly” – Jimmie Johnson Has a Brutal Response to His Doubters Ahead of His First Full-Time Season in INDYCAR

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Shaharyar is an experienced Senior NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. A journalist by heart and profession, he has been at the ‘wheel’ for nearly a decade after starting with Formula 1. He has penned over 1,700 articles on the sport. Shaharyar is known for his quick reporting on controversies and feuds in NASCAR and is one of the masterminds behind "NASCAR In and Out", a Reader-Connect Program of EssentiallySports that boasts a weekly reach of fifty thousand subscribers in the US. Shaharyar believes in the conversational style of journalism, where fans are at the heart of the conversation. As a big fan of Kyle Busch, he maintains a commitment to journalistic neutrality in his coverage. A graduate of journalism from a professional university, Shaharyar blends his love for storytelling with the fast-paced nature of the sport to deliver compelling content that resonates with his readers. Despite his admiration for Kyle Busch, Shaharyar is now turning his attention to Hendrick Motorsports star Kyle Larson, whom he believes is a legend in the making. He is always looking to bring fresh perspectives and insights to his readers and engages in healthy debates and discussions about the latest developments in NASCAR. In his free time, Shaharyar enjoys watching soccer and taking long walks to unwind.

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