“There is a flag,” CBS play-by-play standby Jim Nantz announced to the masses watching at home. Kevin Harlan, calling the game for Westwood One Radio, echoed the call. Except, no penalty had been called. The play would count. The Kansas City Chiefs were one clock-killing drive away from a third straight Super Bowl.
Interestingly enough, Kevin Harlan and Devin McCourty, calling the game for Westwood One Radio, also said there was a flag on the play, with McCourty speculating that it was for Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins taking his helmet off.
The Buffalo Bills’ heartbreaking loss to the Kansas City Chiefs left fans and broadcasters alike questioning a phantom flag that briefly gave hope before being dismissed.
While the crowd at Arrowhead Stadium erupted in joy, Jim Nantz on the CBS broadcast quickly said there was a flag on the play, giving Bills fans a little bit hope during a very dark moment. But then talk of the flag quickly went away as refs apparently didn't throw one and no penalty was called.
Josh Allen is usually efficient while attempting a quarterback sneak or tush push, as the Gen Z slang quantified it. The Buffalo Bills played bold and went for the sneak twice in the same drive.
Broadcaster Jim Nantz lucked into calling Tom Brady versus Peyton Manning and Patrick Mahomes versus Josh Allen duels.
The CBS crew made a brutal mistake at the end of the Buffalo Bills-Kansas City Chiefs AFC Championship Game on Sunday.
The Buffalo Bills got screwed by the officials during Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City,
Tony Romo and Jim Nantz were on the call for the AFC Championship Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills
CBS lead NFL director Mike Arnold said his team scouts suites before the game to see which camera can get the best shot of a luxury box. Things such as glare, time of day and if the window is up or down all play a role regarding which camera operator is assigned.
David Berson, president and CEO of CBS Sports, said it was critical to hear from a player who is a major winner and a former world No. 1.
Joe Buck is likely getting the last laugh on this one. The ESPN sportscaster had some fun with an online troll Sunday during the Chiefs’ AFC Championship win over the Bills, even as the critic missed the mark where facts are concerned.