Did officials cost the Buffalo Bills a playoff win vs. Denver Broncos?
Buffalo Rumblings • • sports
Key Points:
- The article analyzes the impact of penalties in a crucial NFL playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos, focusing on a drive with 47 yards of controversial flags and six less controversial ones during a "next score wins" overtime situation.
- Despite relatively average penalty counts, the Bills were significantly harmed by penalty yards and timing, particularly with several key penalties on the game-deciding overtime drive that contributed to their loss.
- The Broncos’ penalties had minimal negative impact on their game, with a total "harm" score well below the threshold considered detrimental, indicating penalties did not hamper their performance.
- Key Bills penalties included offensive holding negating a potential touchdown, a penalty that negated a turnover leading to three lost points, and multiple controversial flags in
