Gene Steratore comments on Broncos-Bills officiating
Broncos Wire • • sports
Key Points:
- The Denver Broncos won a controversial 33-30 overtime game against the Buffalo Bills in the NFL divisional playoffs, with key officiating decisions sparking outrage.
- A disputed interception by Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian was confirmed by the NFL despite Bills coach Sean McDermott's belief that Brandin Cooks was down by contact.
- Former NFL referee Gene Steratore supported the interception call but criticized the lack of an official review and expressed mixed opinions on subsequent pass interference penalties during Denver’s game-winning drive.
- Steratore deemed the first pass interference penalty questionable but upheld the second, while noting a declined roughing the passer penalty that could have impacted the outcome.
- Officials also missed a crucial Bills holding penalty
