Andy Reid loses questionable challenge less than three minutes into game

It didn’t take long for Andy Reid to use one of his challenges during Thursday’s game against the Raiders and it was one that surely raised a few eyebrows

On Oakland’s second possession of the game, Derek Carr completed a short pass to Amari Cooper for a five yard gain as he was heading toward the sideline, which gave Oakland a first down. The ruling on the field was a catch. However, Reid was apparently not so sure and tossed his challenge flag for the officials to take a further look.

Here’s a screenshot of Cooper getting getting both feet in bounds.

Huh? pic.twitter.com/9MDUahuHrh

— Cian Fahey (@Cianaf) December 9, 2016

The ruling on the field stood and the Chiefs were charged their first timeout with 12:41 left in the first quarter. Reid obviously thought it was worth a second look. Others did not.

Dumb challenge by Andy Reid.

— Carp (@robcarpenter81) December 9, 2016

Bad challenge

— Scott Kacsmar (@FO_ScottKacsmar) December 9, 2016

Can't complain about Andy Reid too much this year but that was as dumb of a challenge as I can recall. #TNF #chiefs #raiders

— Russ Zimmer (@RussZimmer) December 9, 2016

Reid will probably have to answer a few questions about that one after the game.