NFL officials missed a blatant holding penalty during the wild-card playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon.
Bills quarterback Josh Allen looked to score on third down and ended up taking a sack because his receivers were covered. However, a replay showed Broncos defensive back Patrick Surtain II holding Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid during the play.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, #17, delivers a first down during the first quarter of an NFL playoff football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
As NFL fans vented their opinions on social media, head referee Bill Vinovich was seen heading to the Bills bench to speak to Allen. This happened just after the penalty was missed.
“I wasn’t happy with what was happening, and I was yelling a little bit, and he said, ‘Don’t scream.’ So it’s bad, sorry,” Allen said of the postgame interaction, via Pro Football Talk.
Fortunately, the missed call didn’t affect the game too much.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, #17, passes against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter of an NFL playoff football game Sunday, January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Allen finished 20 of 26 with 272 yards and two touchdowns. James Cook ran for 120 yards and a touchdown. Buffalo won the game 31-7.
“I don’t think there’s one thing over another. We just wanted to go out and execute well,” Allen said. “At the end of the day, we just wanted to play our best football, and I feel like we did that today.”
Buffalo advanced to the divisional round for the fifth straight season. The Bills will face the Baltimore Ravens in a matchup between two NFL MVP favorites – Allen and Lamar Jackson.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir, #10, reacts after a punt return against the Denver Broncos during the third quarter of an NFL playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
“This is what everyone was waiting for, right?” » said Bills head coach Sean McDermott. “So it’s going to be a great week and everyone will be looking forward to it, and they’re a great football team. I mean, they handled us pretty well in the first round, and they’re certainly playing well.”
