As noted by Derick Hutchinson of Click on Detroit, Detroit Lions fans were left seething after a comment made by CBS analyst Tony Romo during the team’s 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The remark, made during a critical moment in the second quarter, struck a nerve with many Lions supporters, leaving them frustrated during an already tough game.
The situation unfolded as Lions quarterback Jared Goff faced pressure from the Bills’ defense and attempted to dump the ball off to running back Jahmyr Gibbs for a screen pass. The throw was slightly off target, and Gibbs slipped, causing the pass to fall incomplete. That’s when Romo made his remark: “It’s going to be a screen pass that should have been an easy pitch-and-catch. I mean, I think I could have gotten a 10-year-old team to just throw that pitch-catch.”
While Romo’s observation wasn’t entirely inaccurate—screen passes are typically simple plays—the comment came off as dismissive. Football is unpredictable, and plays like this happen all the time due to a variety of factors, including a missed throw or an unlucky slip. For Lions fans, the remark seemed to trivialize the mistakes made by their team at a crucial moment.
The Lions quickly bounced back on the very next play, with Goff connecting with Tim Patrick for a touchdown. But despite the touchdown, Detroit couldn’t recover from an early 14-0 deficit and ultimately fell short in a high-scoring contest.
Romo’s comment didn’t sit well with Lions fans, who expressed their frustration on social media. While many fans may feel commentators have biases against their teams, this remark felt especially biting after a difficult loss. It’s possible Romo was just trying to be humorous, but considering the frustrations of the game, the comment only added fuel to the fire for Detroit fans.
Looking Ahead
It’s unlikely that Romo has a personal vendetta against the Lions, especially given that his Cowboys were handed a 47-9 defeat by Detroit earlier this season. But after such a frustrating game, Romo’s comment was an easy target for angry fans. While the Lions won’t have another CBS broadcast scheduled for the near future, it’s safe to say that fans will be paying extra attention when Romo is back behind the mic for a Detroit game.
Whether it was a lighthearted joke or an unnecessary dig, the comment from Romo certainly didn’t help ease the frustration of an already tough loss for the Lions.
