NFL officials are expected to be sharp in the playoffs with a shot at the Super Bowl hanging in the balance, but fans found they missed a crucial penalty during Sunday's game between… Buffalo Bills And the Denver Broncos.
The Bills drove down the field immediately after halftime. Josh Allen I got the offense a few yards short of a touchdown. On third down, Allen had to take the sack because there were no open receivers. But there was a reason none of the pass players were able to get away from their defender.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is tackled by Denver Broncos defensive tackle DJ Jones during a wild-card playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wing)
Bills tight end Dalton Kinkaid appeared to be held down in the end zone by Denver Broncos defensive back Patrick Surtain II. The officials did not throw a flag on the play and the Bills were forced to settle for a field goal to make the game 13-7.
Head referee Bill Vinovich was seen speaking to Allen before Buffalo kicked the ball away.
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Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid is tackled by Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad during a playoff game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, January 12, 2025. (Photos by Mark Koniezny-Imagine)
NFL fans were not happy about the lack of a penalty, especially at such a crucial point.
Buffalo was looking to stave off any Denver comeback attempt. They were able to score a goal in the second half to take the lead. The Broncos had a chance to tie the game, but Wil Lutz missed a field goal.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix passes against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wing)
Bo Nicks The scoring started with a 43-yard touchdown pass to Troy Franklin in the first quarter. The Broncos have not scored a goal since then.
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