NFL officials were expected to be tough in the playoffs with a shot at the Super Bowl hanging in the balance, but fans discovered they missed a crucial penalty during Sunday’s game between Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos.
The Bills drove down the field right after halftime. Josh Allen got the offense within a few yards of a touchdown. On third down, Allen was forced to take a sack because there were no open receivers. But there was a reason neither pass catcher could break away from his defender.
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Denver Broncos defensive end DJ Jones tackles Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen during a wild-card playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Dalton Kincaid appears to be held 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.
Referee Bill Vinovich was seen talking to Allen before Buffalo punted the ball.
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Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid tackles Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnada during a playoff game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on January 12, 2025. (Mark Konezny-Imagn Images)
NFL fans were not happy with the lack of penalties, especially in such a crucial place.
Buffalo wanted to prevent any comeback attempt by Denver. They managed to score a touchdown in the second half to take the lead. The Broncos had a chance to tie the game, but Will 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 Wenig)
Bo Nix started the scoring with a 43-yard touchdown pass to Troy Franklin in the first quarter. The Broncos haven’t scored since.
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