Tony Romo popped up in an unexpected spot during Monday night’s Bills-Vikings broadcast, joining Pat McAfee’s crew while Buffalo played without starting lineman Dion Dawkins.
Romo is no longer in the broadcast booth as the NFL season rolls on, but McAfee made sure to tell him he was missed. While discussing the game, McAfee took a moment to speak directly to the former Cowboys quarterback.
“Tony, they are not happy with (Vikings QB) Carson Wentz, the boo birds are all the way out,” McAfee said after Wentz nearly threw a pick-six against the Bills.
“Tony, it's been too predictable out here, we miss the hell out of you this season, you need to know that from all of us, brother, we appreciate you, brother.”
Romo answered in the easygoing style fans have come to expect.
“Oh, thanks brother, appreciate you guys. And I'll tell you right now, I think you guys called it, it plays to the point, it's like you're playing it safe,” Romo added about the Vikings' play-calling for Wentz, comparing it to Sean Payton's play calls with the Broncos for Bo Nix.
On the field, Wentz had a rough night for Minnesota. By early in the fourth quarter, he had gone 7-of-21 for 75 yards with two interceptions, while the Bills held a 13-6 lead. Jordan Mason paced the Vikings on the ground with 35 rushing yards, and Justin Jefferson had only two catches on eight targets.
The game also landed on a record-setting NFL Trade Deadline day, which added another layer to an already lively night in Minnesota. The Vikings didn’t give Romo or McAfee much to like, but they did set the stage for a memorable reunion in the Twin Cities.
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