NFL fans rip refs as Bills hold on for crucial divisional win over Jets

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The Buffalo Bills held on for a crucial win over the New York Jets on Monday night, 23-20, but it was the officiating that irked fans who tuned in to watch the drama unfold.

There were four penalties, including offsetting fouls, on the Jets’ final drive. Aaron Rodgers eventually threw an interception to Bills cornerback Taron Johnson while he tried to target Mike Williams. 

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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) reacts with safety Taylor Rapp, middle, and linebacker Terrel Bernard during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.  (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Penalties like that crushed both teams and the NFL world took notice. Each team had 11 penalties called on them during the game. The Bills committed 11 games for 94 yards and the Jets committed 11 penalties for 110 yards.

At the end of the day, Josh Allen ran for a first down to keep their final drive going. Buffalo knelt the ball to play out the rest of the clock and the game was over.

The Bills had the lead 20-17 at halftime but each team only scored three points each in the final two quarters.

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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) reacts after converting a first down next to New York Jets defensive tackle Leki Fotu, right, and cornerback Brandin Echols, bottom, during the second half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.  (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Allen was 19-of-25 with 215 passing yards and two touchdown