Who did Tony Romo mistakenly call Patrick Mahomes?

Tony Romo mistakenly called Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen 'Patrick Mahomes'.

Why are fans criticizing Tony Romo during Bills games?

Fans are criticizing Tony Romo for what they perceive as excessive praise for Patrick Mahomes and a lack of focus on the current game.

Has Tony Romo faced criticism before for his commentary?

Yes, Tony Romo also faced criticism for his commentary during the Buffalo Bills' previous wild-card game.

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Romo's Mahomes Mix-Up: Bills Game Blunder Sparks Outrage

18 Jan

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Summary

Broadcaster Tony Romo mistakenly called Josh Allen 'Patrick Mahomes'.
Fans criticized Romo for over-praising Mahomes even when not playing.
This follows similar fan criticism during a prior Bills game.

Romo's Mahomes Mix-Up: Bills Game Blunder Sparks Outrage

During a recent Divisional Round matchup involving the Buffalo Bills, broadcaster Tony Romo faced significant backlash for a notable on-air mistake. He erroneously identified Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen as 'Patrick Mahomes' while analyzing a play. This slip-up fueled existing fan criticism that Romo excessively praises Mahomes, even during games where the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback is not participating.

This incident is not isolated; Romo also drew criticism last week for his commentary during the Bills' wild-card game against the Jaguars. While Romo's early career as an announcer was marked by fan admiration for his predictive abilities and unique style, his reputation has since become more controversial. Despite demonstrating game knowledge, such as correctly predicting a deep-pass strategy that led to a touchdown, fans have voiced growing dissatisfaction.