The Buffalo Bills encountered another heartbreaking postseason defeat on Saturday, losing 33-30 to the Denver Broncos in overtime. The match was marred by several controversial calls that seemingly favored Denver and impacted the outcome significantly.
One pivotal moment occurred in overtime when Josh Allen appeared to connect with Brandin Cooks at the 20-yard line. However, the play was ruled an interception after Ja’Quan McMillan claimed possession of the ball, despite evidence suggesting that Cooks had control with his knee already down. Additionally, two pass interference penalties against the Bills gifted the Broncos over 50 yards, ultimately leading to an easy field goal that sealed the game for Denver.
In the wake of the defeat, the Bills may also be experiencing significant changes on their coaching staff, as it has been reported by Mike Silver that offensive line coach Aaron Kromer is expected to retire after this game. Kromer has had a distinguished coaching career, including two tenures with the Bills, first from 2015 to 2016 before moving on to the Los Angeles Rams, where he served for four seasons as the offensive line coach and run game coordinator. He made his return to Buffalo in 2022.
While this loss is undoubtedly painful for Bills fans, as the team reflects on the season, there remains hope for future success with a strong roster and a loyal fanbase. The organization will need to regroup and address critical areas to bounce back in the upcoming seasons as they strive for their ultimate goal of a Super Bowl victory.