NFL admits mistake: Controversy surrounding Josh Allen’s playoff interception reignites
The 2025-26 NFL season's replay controversies were back in conversations this week after the league admitted a significant officiating error - though not the one Buffalo Bills fans were hoping might be overturned. The Bills' heartbreaking playoff exit, concluded by an overtime interception from quarterback Josh Allen in their divisional-round loss to the Denver Broncos, has become a talking point in debates about the NFL's catch and interception rules.In that pivotal game, Allen's pass to wide receiver Brandin Cooks appeared to many observers to be a completed catch before Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian wrestled the ball away. McMillian then took the ball to the ground and secured possession. On the field, and after review, officials ruled it an interception - a decision that played a part in ending Buffalo's season and left fans and analysts alike questioning the league's interpretation […]