Overview
- On third-and-11 in overtime, Ja'Quan McMillian was awarded an interception on Josh Allen’s deep throw to Brandin Cooks, a call Cheffers defended under the NFL’s catch-process rule and confirmed via expedited review.
- McDermott called a timeout to slow the review and later blasted the handling of the decision, saying he believed it was a catch and questioning why the play was not examined more thoroughly.
- Denver converted the turnover into a 75-yard drive aided by two defensive pass interference penalties on Tre'Davious White, and Wil Lutz kicked the game-winning 23-yard field goal for a 33-30 victory.
- Allen finished with four turnovers as Buffalo committed five overall; the quarterback grew emotional postgame and said he received no explanation from officials on the overtime ruling.
- Denver advances to the AFC Championship with Jarrett Stidham starting after Bo Nix suffered a season-ending broken ankle in the win.