If someone asked you who caught the ball in the photograph at the top of this article, you'd likely say the guy in the Buffalo Bills uniform.
That's Brandin Cooks. And by the time he and the Denver Broncos' defender (Jaquan McMillan) roll around on the ground, McMillan has the football, and it's ruled an interception.
How?
That's what Bills fans want to know.
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The CBS broadcast analyst, Gene Steratore, said Cooks never had firm possession, so it was still a live play, kind of like a ball being bobbled up in the air.
But man, it's tough to see it from certain angles.
This may go down as the most controversial call of ALL TIME
— John Frascella (Football) (@NFLFrascella) January 18, 2026
Brandin Cooks has it, knee hits the ground
McMillan comes up with it afterward
… Broncos ball??
I guess I just don’t understand football anymore.
Pic.twitter.com/j8uz1H8MJe
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Here's another still shot from that similar angle:
Brandin Cooks was obviously down with control. The fact there was no lengthy review tells you that the NFL is corrupt. Pic.twitter.com/0o6oMO0b3I
— Rock Flag and Eagle 🇺🇸 🇹🇼🇮🇱🟦 (@BballMichael) January 18, 2026
If this gets called a catch, the Bills likely kick a field goal within the next couple of plays and advance to the AFC Championship Game.
Instead, it was Denver ball, and the Broncos were the team that got the OT kick to advance.
Buffalo fans won't forget this one soon.
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