Fans are once again pointing out what they see as a clear bias in the broadcast booth. During the 2025 Wild Card playoff matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Jacksonville Jaguars, viewers noticed that Jim Nantz and Tony Romo didn’t seem to be hiding their support for Josh Allen.  The pro-Allen sentiment started even before kickoff. On CBS Sports’ NFL Today, Romo explicitly placed the weight of the game on the Buffalo quarterback’s shoulders. 

“No question to me, it’s Josh Allen,” Romo said. “Now, when I say that, it’s a major upset if Trevor Lawrence beats Josh Allen in a playoff game. Trevor Lawrence is at home; he’s played as well as anybody in the National Football League the last four or five weeks.” 

Romo’s comments suggested that the pressure was entirely on Allen to prove he is the superior talent. His comments follow a season where critics already felt Romo was noticeably favoring the Bills, specifically during their earlier matchup against the Ravens.

Another comment that only added fuel to the fire in today’s matchup was when the Buffalo Bills held a narrow 10–7 lead at halftime. The drama centered on quarterback Josh Allen. After taking several brutal hits in a physical first half, including a scary tackle near the sideline, Allen was forced into the medical tent. The stadium went quiet as fans feared their season might be over.

Allen was back on the bench minutes later. CBS analyst Tony Romo was quick to hype up the return, praising Allen’s “grit” and insisting he’d play through almost anything.

“You wouldn’t be there if I didn’t think you were coming back out,” Romo said as cameras focused on the quarterback.   “Remember, he’s going to play through a lot.”

Romo’s perceived bias was on full display during Sunday’s game. It started early, with an odd noise blurted out after Buffalo nearly blocked a first-quarter punt, followed by a strange laugh when Jacksonville converted a key first down.

By the time the game reached its defining moment, fans were hoping for clarity and insight. Instead, Romo delivered a punchline. As Josh Allen bulldozed his way to the goal line on a decisive fourth-quarter play with 1:10 left, Romo joked, “You’re not touching my baby,” turning a season-defining play into another example of why frustration with his commentary has grown louder.

While the Bills are fighting for their first Super Bowl, it was clear that not everyone was happy with the broadcast. Many viewers felt the CBS crew abandoned their roles as neutral announcers, acting more like a cheerleading squad for Buffalo’s comeback story.

Fans can’t help but notice Tony Romo’s favoritism towards the Bills

During the Buffalo Bills’ thrilling Wild Card victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, the broadcast booth, led by Tony Romo and Jim Nantz, became a major talking point. Romo’s vocal admiration for Josh Allen reached a level that many fans found impossible to ignore. 

Throughout the game, the frequency with which Allen’s name was mentioned sparked a massive wave of reactions on X, with viewers accusing the commentators of losing their professional impartiality. 

 “Tony Romo is so bad on the mic, man. No shit, the atmosphere is like a playoff game, it’s a fu*k**g playoff game,” One fan wrote.

For many neutral observers, the commentary felt like a one-sided affair that focused almost entirely on the Buffalo stars.

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“Jim Nantz and Tony Romo are not even trying to hide how hard they’re rooting for Josh Allen and the Bills lmao,” Another comment read.

A third fan went as far as to call for a change in the booth, arguing that the network needs to address how Romo and Nantz handle specific teams. 

“@NFLonCBS has to do something about Tony Romo and Jim Nantz. They CANNOT call Bills or Chiefs games impartially. It is nothing but a Allen/Mahomes slobfest. Literally like no one else is on the field, and it makes the games unwatchable,” the fan mentioned.

There was one hilarious comment that stated the favoritism as it appeared. 

“Tony Romo gotta be the biggest Bills fan on earth,” the comment read.

The criticism reached its peak with a viral, hyperbolic comment suggesting that Romo’s loyalty would blind him to even the most obvious penalties.

 “Josh Allen could double leg a referee here today and Tony Romo would say it’s a flag against Jaguars,” The comment read.

Despite the noise coming from the broadcast booth, the game itself lived up to the playoff hype. The Bills experienced a slight dip in momentum during the fourth quarter, allowing the Jaguars to keep things tense until the final minutes. However, Buffalo eventually regained their footing and closed out the 27-24 win. 

While the Bills certainly earned their victory on the field, the conversation surrounding the broadcast perhaps ensured that Romo’s performance will be remembered just as much as the final score.