NFL Officials Got Bills-Broncos INT Call Right, Ex-Head Of Officiating Says

NFL officials did NOT blow the critical interception call during overtime of the Bills vs. Broncos game — it was called correctly, full stop — according to Dean Blandino, the league’s former head of officiating.

“The Cooks’ play I thought, ultimately, they got it right,” Blandino, FOX Sports rules analyst and former Vice President of Officiating (2013-2017) told TMZ Sports.

Dean explained why, saying … “Cooks’ is going to the ground. He’s gotta hold onto the ball when he lands. I thought the ball came loose immediately, McMillian ended up with it.”

Of course, Blandino’s referring to the 3-and-11 catch vs. interception play, one of the most pivotal moments in the entire game … with the Josh Allen deepball ending up in Ja’Quan McMillian‘s hands near the Broncos 36 yard line.

The play was ruled an interception … and instead of the Bills being in position to attempt a potential game-winning field goal, it was Broncos ball. They ultimately went down the field and kicked a FG of their own, advancing to the AFC Championship game, leaving many furious.

Blandino had a reminder for some of those fans who are critical of the refs — the job is difficult!