The NFL suffered a commentary blunder as former quarterback Tony Romo referred to Buffalo's Josh Allen as Patrick Mahomes
Romo's commentary work for CBS has come under considerable scrutiny in recent times, with the broadcaster facing mounting criticism for his performance.
The latest incident occurred during Saturday's AFC divisional playoff clash between the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos.
The error has drawn further attention to his struggles.
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Whilst breaking down a Bills offensive play, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback inexplicably referred to Buffalo's Bill's QB as the Kansas City Chiefs' signal-caller.
The mix-up left viewers bewildered, adding to the growing list of concerns about Romo's booth performance this season.
The slip-up has been attributed to muscle memory, given Romo's extensive experience commentating on Mahomes' postseason appearances over the years.
Industry observers have suggested that Romo must dedicate time during the off-season to honing his craft and sharpening his attention to detail.
The NFL suffered a commentary blunder as former quarterback Tony Romo referred to Buffalo's Josh Allen as Patrick Mahomes
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Without such improvements, the former NFL quarterback risks continuing to produce awkward moments that undermine his credibility in the commentary box.
For the first time in over a decade, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have not featured in the playoffs.
The Chiefs' absence from the playoffs marks their first failure to reach the postseason since 2014, ending a remarkable run of dominance.
The Bills, however, are seeking to advance to the AFC Championship, with a potential Super Bowl appearance resting heavily on Allen's performance.
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| GETTYThe AFC side kicks off against the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round playoff game on Saturday evening.
In his last outing, Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to a thrilling 27-24 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Wild Card game.
The win marked the Bills' first road playoff victory since 1992.
Allen delivered a stellar performance, completing 28 of 35 passes for 273 yards and one passing touchdown, achieving an 80 per cent completion rate.
In his last outing, Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to a thrilling 27-24 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Wild Card game
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He was also a significant threat on the ground, adding 33 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
Despite briefly leaving the game for injury evaluations on his knee, hand, and for a potential concussion, Allen returned to lead two crucial fourth-quarter scoring drives.
He scored the game-winning touchdown himself on a 1-yard quarterback sneak with just over a minute left on the clock, sealing the comeback victory for the Bills.
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