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In the Eagles-Broncos game, a controversial and ultimately overturned intentional grounding call against Broncos' Bo Nix significantly impacted the game, highlighting officiating errors and communication issues among referees.
NFL owners have decided to move the trade deadline back one week and expand the league's replay assist program to include penalty categories like intentional grounding and roughing the passer. They also approved the use of a practice squad player as the emergency No. 3 quarterback on game days and will provide the replay "Hawk-Eye" feed to coaches' booths during the regular season in 2025. Additionally, the owners prohibited the swivel hip-drop tackling technique and allowed teams to gain a third challenge after one successful challenge during a game.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was flagged for a taunting penalty after playfully pointing at an opponent during a touchdown run. The penalty was enforced on the kickoff, sparking debate about the NFL's stance on player celebrations. Allen was also flagged for an intentional grounding penalty before halftime, which cost the Bills nine yards and a potential field goal attempt. The calls drew criticism from commentators and raised questions about the consistency of officiating in the league.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen expresses frustration over an intentional grounding penalty called against him during the team's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Allen argues that he and wide receiver Gabriel Davis simply read the defense differently, leading to the penalty. The call prevented the Bills from attempting a field goal before halftime, which Allen believes could have made a significant difference in the game. This loss marks the Bills' fourth of the season, surpassing their total from last year.