Sports stir up passion, and when a team falls short, emotions can run high. That was certainly the case after the Bills’ gut-wrenching loss to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship. Veteran QB Robert Griffin III added fuel to the fire with his controversial analysis of Josh Allen‘s performance, igniting a fierce backlash from Buffalo fans who weren’t pleased with his critique of their star quarterback.
Griffin faces backlash for criticizing Josh Allen’s performance
Sports can stir up intense emotions, especially when your team falls short. And that’s exactly what happened after the Bills’ heartbreaking loss to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship. The aftermath? A fiery reaction from fans, particularly after veteran QB Robert Griffin III pointed fingers at Josh Allen, a move that did not sit well with the Buffalo faithful.
Appearing on Kay Adams’ “Up and Adams” show, Griffin shared his controversial take, stating, “No one has pointed this out… I’ve watched the tape back multiple times, Josh Allen could have actually adjusted the protection and picked up that blitz. But no one is talking about that because I think there’s a fear right now amongst the media to criticize Josh Allen because he’s been so great. And I do think Josh Allen is a great quarterback.”
The Bills were trailing the Chiefs 29-32 with just two minutes left on the clock. In a critical moment, Allen threw a pass to Kincaid, who had gotten behind the defense but couldn’t make the catch. That mistake allowed the Chiefs to run down the clock and secure the victory. But Griffin believes the blame lies not with Kincaid, but with Josh Allen himself.
Despite a solid performance completing 24 of 34 passes for 237 yards, two touchdowns, and a passer rating of 104.7, Allen’s mistake was enough to spark outrage. Bills fans, fiercely loyal to their star QB, were outraged by Griffin’s comments. The backlash was so severe that some fans went as far as sending death threats to the former Ravens QB.
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Bills Mafia stands behind Griffin
Griffin recently took to X to address the backlash he received after analyzing the Bills’ loss to the Chiefs. He explained,“I get it #Billsmafia, You lost to the Chiefs again. It hurts. I’m doing my job and analyzing the game.” Griffin clarified that his analysis focused on one play, adding, “I love Josh Allen’s game and don’t think it’s his fault they lost the AFC Championship game.” (Via: EssentiallySports)
He also responded to personal attacks, stating,“No amount of death threats, calling me the n-word, or personal attacks will make me shy away from giving the people the insight they deserve.” Griffin noted that not all fans represent the whole fandom, and many quickly rallied behind him.
Support poured in from fans like Mark Gunnels, who said, “People are so nasty, man. Sorry you had to deal with this my guy.” Another fan shared, “Just be you sir! We appreciate your candor and experience in your analysis. Remember “ PACE News correspondent Sebastian Ridley-Thomas added humorously,“Sorry some people used alcohol to manage their mental health before becoming keyboard warriors rather than taking their medication and going to sleep after the disappointment/deep melancholy of their team losing…again. 🫢”
Bills Mafia also showed support, with one fan saying, “Woah I haven’t seen any of that. Sorry to hear you are getting treated poorly. Those are definitely NOT true Bills fans.”
Despite the negativity, true fans defended Griffin, apologized for the hostility, and encouraged him to continue sharing his analysis.