Bills Screwed By Missed Horse-Collar Tackle on Josh Allen
The Buffalo Bills are ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles late in the first half in a game that could turn their season around. Unfortunately they're not getting any help from the officials, as a blatant horse-collar tackle on quarterback Josh Allen went uncalled.
The play came as the Bills faced second-and-goal at Philly's 3-yard line. Allen dropped back and Haason Reddick had a great rush to get to him, but as he grabbed Buffalo's quarterback, Reddick hooked him from behind and yanked him down. It was a clear horse collar tackle.
Here's the full play:
Jim Nantz and Tony Romo couldn't believe that Haason Reddick wasn't called for a horse collar after tackling Josh Allen.
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 26, 2023
Instead, Allen was called for intentional grounding, leading to 3rd-and-goal at the 16. 2 plays later, Bills kicker Tyler Bass had a field goal try blocked. pic.twitter.com/99WNA3LDNC
Another look at a replay:
Josh Allen may need a new jersey sheesh pic.twitter.com/USIY0atiEd
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) November 26, 2023
Officials completely missed that call and instead hit Allen with an intentional grounding penalty, moving the ball back to Philly's 16-yard line. Two downs later, a field goal attempt was blocked. So, yeah, the Bills got screwed. The NFL needs to pass on some notes to these officials.
Luckily for Buffalo, Allen & Co. were able to score a touchdown just before the half to take a 17-7 lead into the half.