Jamaal Charles: 'The officials cost us the game'

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles has slammed the officials following his side's defeat to the Arizona Cardinals.

The Chiefs were made to rue two costly decisions as tight end Anthony Fasano saw a touchdown chalked off for a pass-interference penalty, while Travis Kelce was adjudged to have fumbled the ball when it appeared he was already down when the ball came loose.

"The reason why we lost is the refs didn't go our way," Charles told reporters.

The Chiefs dropped to 7-6 in their campaign, and face a huge battle to reach the AFC playoffs in the final three games of the season.