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Belichick says nothing wrong with Amendola's block

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The latest from NFL divisional games on Sunday (all times EST):

12:20 p.m.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick doesn't see what was wrong with Danny Amendola's block that was flagged for unnecessary roughness in New England's 27-20 victory over Kansas City.

Amendola was back as the return man when Kansas City's Jamell Fleming circled under a kick in an attempt to down it inside the 5 yard-line. Amendola lowered his head and took the Chiefs' coverage man out with a hit to the shoulder and head.

Belichick said in a conference call on Sunday that "it was a legal play.