CBS announcer Tony Romo has been left stunned by a missed call during the Baltimore Ravens loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo is heading to the AFC Championship Game after a dramatic 27-25 win over the Ravens on Sunday night.
GettyLamar Jackson will not be winning a Super Bowl ring this season after a loss to the Bills[/caption]
CBSOne no-call against the Ravens QB was fiercely debated by fans and the CBS crew[/caption]
Romo was on the call at Highmark Stadium as the Bills moved to within one game of Super Bowl LIX.
But one play involving Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson had the former play-caller baffled in the broadcast booth.
Jackson, the reigning MVP, scrambled for a first down during the second quarter of the game.
The 28-year-old ran out of bounds, where he was hit late and hard by Bills defensive lineman Ed Oliver.
“Jackson fakes the throw and takes off for about 11,” CBS announcer Jim Nantz said on commentary.
“That [hit] might have been a little late…and they are letting it be known on that sideline that they don’t appreciate that. But no flag.”
“I mean, I feel like that was late,” added an incredulous Romo.
Players on the Ravens sidelined briefly grappled with Oliver, who retreated quickly back into formation.
Romo went on to describe Jackson as “too precious” to lose for the Ravens.
And he slammed the officiating crew for ignoring what appeared to be a banned hip-drop tackle on the star QB.
“You can’t allow that to happen,” he added.
“If he goes down [and is injured], that changes everything real fast.”
Fans quickly flocked to social media to comment on the no-call.
And many claimed the penalty would have been given had it been on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has been accused of preferential treatment from officials.
“If that’s Mahomes it’s clearly a late hit and 15 yards. So sad how the league values certain players over others,” fumed one fan.
“There would have been four flags if that was Mahomes,” argued another.
APTony Romo (left) believes the officials made the wrong call in not throwing a flag[/caption]
What happens to the fine money?
THE NFL regularly fines athletes tens of thousands of dollars every week during the season.
But where does the money go?
The NFL claims about $4 million a year has been used to support worthy causes since 2011.
According to the NFL operations website, “The fines collected are donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support Legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels, including youth football and the communities that support the game.”
“Chances that is called if it is Mahomes = 100 per cent,” added a third.
“@NFL officiating is an abject disaster,” complained a fourth.
The Ravens’ long wait for another Super Bowl appearance now extends to 13 years after the loss.
Buffalo meanwhile are just one game away from the showpiece in New Orleans on February 9.
The Bills have not contested a Super Bowl since 1993 and have never lifted the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
They will face defending champions the Chiefs in the AFC Championship game, which is set for Sunday, January 26.
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