The Buffalo Bills are determined to overcome the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite star quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills struggling to defeat them in the past, the recent victory over the Chiefs’ starters has provided a sense of optimism. Adding to their momentum, the NFL appears to be allowing the Bills to sidestep a clear violation of the rulebook as they continue in the playoffs.
During Sunday’s win against the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo guard O’Cyrus Torrence helped running back James Cook into the end zone for a touchdown, a maneuver explicitly prohibited by NFL rules; however, no penalty was assessed. According to Pro Football Talk’s source, there will be no penalties for similar infractions by Buffalo for the rest of the playoffs. The rationale is that changing the enforcement at this stage would represent too significant a shift from how rules have been applied throughout the 2024 season.
Despite this leniency, it seems the rule might not remain unaddressed indefinitely. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk has indicated that the rule will be reviewed in the offseason to decide if penalties are warranted or if the rule should be removed entirely. In the meantime, other playoff teams might consider adopting Buffalo’s approach.
