Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills made a statement by defeating Lamar Jackson‘s Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional Round of the 2025 NFL playoffs. But once again, they failed to get past Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Only three points separated Allen and company from Super Bowl LIX, though some feel that the result would’ve been different had the referees granted a critical first down to the Bills early in the fourth quarter.
One of Jackson’s best teammates, for instance, went as far as suggesting that Buffalo was ‘robbed’ on that play. We’re talking about Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey, who shared his thoughts on social media.
“They lowkey did rob the Bills from the 4th down conversion. Josh definitely crossed the line,” Humphrey wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter), in reference to a quarterback sneak by Allen that turned the ball over to the Chiefs on downs.
Marlon Humphrey in action with the Baltimore Ravens.
The play in question took place with 13:01 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Bills, leading 22-21 in the game, faced a fourth-and-one situation at Kansas City’s 41-yard line. Sean McDermott decided to keep the offensive unit on the field to try and get the first down with Allen’s legs.
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As the Chiefs defense stopped Allen near the line of scrimmage, the refs considered that the Bills quarterback fell short of yards. After watching a replay, even though the images still looked unclear, the NFL officiating crew stood by its original decision.
It’s safe to say it may have been a game-changing moment, as Mahomes went on to score a rushing touchdown in the following drive, putting the Chiefs in front by 29-22 after a successful two-point conversion pass.
Allen orchestrated a nine-play, 70-yard touchdown drive in the Bills’ next possession to tie the score, but Kansas City responded with the field goal that ended up making the difference at Arrowhead.
Speaking to reporters after his team’s loss, McDermott let everyone know that, even though he wasn’t sure about which angles were used in the replay, he thought that Allen got the first down.
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“I thought he had it. Just short of the line was actually the first down, what it looked like to me when it was sitting next to me with the marker, just inside that white stripe was the first down and it looked like he got to it. That’s all I can say,” McDermott stated.
For many, this call will go down as a big “what if” in the Bills’ season. Either way, it would be unfair to take credit away from the Chiefs. At the end of the day, Mahomes is still unbeaten against Allen in four playoff games. And now he’s chasing a third consecutive Super Bowl win.
In a recent interview, star Baltimore Ravens teammate of Lamar Jackson, Marlon Humphrey, expressed his belief that the Buffalo Bills were “robbed” in their AFC Championship game against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Humphrey, who is known for his outspoken nature, did not hold back in his assessment of the controversial calls made during the game.
Many fans and analysts have pointed to a crucial pass interference call that was not called on a crucial fourth down play late in the game as a key moment that could have changed the outcome. Humphrey echoed these sentiments, stating that he believes the Bills were unfairly disadvantaged by the officiating.
Despite the controversy surrounding the game, the Chiefs emerged victorious and advanced to the Super Bowl, where they will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bills, on the other hand, will have to regroup and look towards next season.
As the NFL offseason approaches, it will be interesting to see how the league addresses issues of officiating and fairness in games. In the meantime, fans can expect more drama and excitement as the Super Bowl approaches.
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Den of Thieves 2: Pantera got off to a hot start by scoring higher than the original from both critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and the film also took the top spot at the box office by earning $15 million. It experienced a fairly steep decline during its second full weekend in theaters, earning only $6.5 million — a sharp 56% drop — and falling to the #5 spot. The film has stayed around the #5 spot for most of the week, and after earning just under $500,000 on Wednesday, January 22, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera has now grossed $35 million at the global box office. Most of this haul comes from domestic earnings, where Gerard Butler‘s action sequel holds strong at $28.4 million, but it has also collected $6.6 million from international markets.
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera remains the highest-grossing movie of 2025 both domestically and worldwide, but this may not last for long with major blockbusters arriving soon in the form of Captain America: Brave New World and Mickey 17. This past weekend in theaters, Den of Thieves 2 was outpaced by Mufasa: The Lion King, which added another $12 million to its total to reclaim the top spot at the box office despite it being its fifth full weekend in theaters. Another movie entering its fifth full weekend in theaters, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, also out-earned Den of Thieves 2 with $8.6 million this weekend. Newer arrivals like One of Them Days and Wolf Man also finished ahead of Butler’s action thriller with $11.8 million and $10.8 million, respectively.
2025 is just getting started for Gerard Butler, who has also been confirmed to reprise his role as Stoick in the live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie that’s coming to theaters on June 13. Butler is also one of the names attached to star among a loaded ensemble in All-Star Weekend, the comedy directed by Jamie Foxx, who will also star in the film alongside Butler, Robert Downey Jr., Benicio Del Toro, and Eva Longoria. Both Butler and Morena Baccarin will also reprise their roles as John and Allison Garrity in Greenland: Migration, a sequel to the 2020 action thriller that grossed $52 million at the worldwide box office.
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is still playing in theaters everywhere. Stay tuned to Collider for more box office updates on the film and find tickets below for a showtime near you.
January 10, 2025
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Christian Gudegast
Christian Gudegast
Pantera, the blockbuster action film starring renowned actor Jake Johnson, has once again shattered box office records worldwide. The film, which follows a team of elite mercenaries on a mission to take down a ruthless drug lord, has raked in over $500 million in its opening weekend alone.
Fans and critics alike have been raving about Pantera’s non-stop action sequences, jaw-dropping special effects, and heart-pounding soundtrack. Johnson’s performance as the fearless leader of the team has been hailed as one of his best yet, solidifying his status as one of Hollywood’s top action stars.
With this latest milestone, Pantera has firmly established itself as a global box office powerhouse, cementing its place as one of the highest-grossing films of all time. Fans can’t seem to get enough of the adrenaline-pumping thrills and intense drama that Pantera delivers, making it a must-see for action movie enthusiasts everywhere.
If you haven’t already experienced the thrill ride that is Pantera, be sure to catch it in theaters before it roars out of cinemas for good. This is one film that you won’t want to miss!
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