Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills experienced the most emotionally overwhelming couple of months. After witnessing their teammate Damar Hamlin’s return from the brink of losing his life, the Bills went from immense shock and sadness to ecstasy. However, an incident from their last match is catching the NFL fans’ eyes on the internet.
While they were hoping to go all the way and take home the Super Bowl, Joe Burrow and the Bengals were not going to let them get away that easily. During their divisional round face-off against Cincinnati, the Bills weren’t on their A-game. With the players’ emotions running high, sparks were bound to be ignited.
Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs’ sideline spat catches unwanted attention
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The Bills have served the NFL world with some of the most wholesome moments of the season. The close-knit bunch isn’t usually in the spotlight for disharmony amongst themselves. But that changed during their game against the Bengals. Stefon Diggs seemed frustrated with their looming divisional-round exit. One particular moment on the sidelines showcased his emotions. Arms flailing, Diggs was seen yelling at his QB Josh Allen. Alter, the receiver was herded back into the locker room after he tried to make a quick exit.
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Here’s where the situation gets interesting. Bengals cornerback Eli Apple couldn’t keep to himself after his team’s triumphant victory. Not only did he indulge in a not-so-subtle spanking celebration but also called out the Diggs-Allen encounter on Twitter. The meddlesome CB said, “Someone get them in couples therapy @JoshAllenQB and @stefondiggs I’ll pay on God 🙏🏿”. Here’s what fans had to say about Apple’s tweet.
Diggs and Allen may have moved passed the issue, but Bills fans are not happy campers
Unimpressed fans took to Twitter to express their thoughts on the matter. One user took a shot at Apple by saying.
Diggs achieved more in 1 game than u ever have
— 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙞⚡️ (@PlayoffShai) January 24, 2023
Another user joined the conversation to comment on how Bills fans were taking Apple’s tweet.
You can tell the Bills fans in this comment section are gripping their phone extra tight while they type 😂
— 3rd & Juan (@3rdnJuan) January 24, 2023
Another user did not hesitate and said.
that’s it you’re weird
— Zach (@zach_feitshans) January 24, 2023
This fan isn’t impressed by Apple on or off the field.
Don’t you suck at your position? Could just be me, but I could’ve swore you costed your team a ring once already.
— dull (@dullbets) January 24, 2023
Another user makes a bold prediction.
Keep that energy when you lose the superbowl for your team again. You’ve been on 3 teams in 4 years for a reason -you’re trash. Diggs burned you a couple times and Allen missed him. You suck bro lmao
— Your mom (@Yourmom85109137) January 24, 2023
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Another fan had a savage but hilarious take on the situation.
Eli Apple is the guy who contributes nothing to the group project, then brags about the A+
— Angel Sanchez (@pantchez) January 24, 2023
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But at the end of the day, despite their trolling, Apple is headed to the AFC Championship game with the Bengals. Cincinnati will take on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the AFC finals. The NFL world will anticipate what is beginning to look like a new rivalry for years to come.
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