CBS Sports has had a front-row seat to some of the most electrifying action of the 2025 NFL postseason - and the Buffalo Bills have been right in the thick of it. From the wild-card clash against the Jaguars to the high-stakes divisional battle with the Denver Broncos, the network has delivered two of the most compelling games of the year. And while the play on the field has been headline-worthy, the drama hasn’t stopped there.
Let’s start with that Bills-Broncos thriller. This one had everything: big plays, late-game heroics, a controversial call, and yes, overtime.
Denver came out on top, 33-30, punching their ticket to the AFC Championship Game. But the win came at a cost - rookie quarterback Bo Nix suffered a season-ending injury during the game.
It was a gut punch for the Broncos, especially considering how poised Nix looked leading the offense in such a high-pressure moment.
The ending didn’t come without controversy. With the game hanging in the balance, cornerback Ja’Quan McMillan came up with what was ruled an interception - a play that, in real time, looked an awful lot like a completion to Brandin Cooks.
The ruling stood, but not without backlash. Bills head coach Sean McDermott was vocal in his criticism of the officiating, and not long after, he was out as head coach in Buffalo.
Whether that final play was the tipping point or just the last straw in a turbulent season, it’s clear the loss left a mark.
Meanwhile, in the booth, Jim Nantz and Tony Romo continue to be a lightning rod for discussion. Despite the ongoing chatter around their chemistry and commentary, the numbers don’t lie - fans are tuning in.
The Bills-Broncos broadcast pulled in a staggering 39.5 million viewers, making it the most-watched Saturday NFL playoff game in CBS history. That’s a 17% jump from last year’s divisional round in the same time slot.
And when the game went to overtime? Viewership peaked at 51.2 million.
That’s not just big - that’s Olympic-level big. In fact, it was the most-watched Saturday telecast on any network since the 1994 Winter Olympics.
Now, CBS is set to carry the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, where the Broncos - even without Nix - will face the Patriots. It’s a matchup full of intrigue.
Can Denver rally behind a backup quarterback and keep the magic going? Can New England capitalize on the opportunity?
One thing’s for sure: with the spotlight on CBS and the stakes sky-high, all eyes will be on this one.