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Cris Collinsworth has once again angered football fans. On Sunday night, the Bills and the Ravens put on one of the best opening-season primetime games in recent memory that went down to the wire.
Unfortunately, some fans were unable to enjoy the game because they felt Collinsworth was openly rooting for Josh Allen and the Bills.
At one point in the game, fans were confused when Collinsworth praised Allen, while James Cook broke several tackles for a 52-yard run.
James Cook rips a 52 yard run
Chris Collinsworth: THAT WAS ALL JOSH ALLEN ON THAT ONE#BALvsBUF pic.twitter.com/Pmn8d8EC3Y
— Benchwarmer Sports (@bdubsports_) September 8, 2025
“Cris Collinsworth saw James cook do ALL that and immediately says “that was ALL josh Allen” SNF might be an auto mute now lol” said one fan.
“I know he wanted to praise the audible, but Collinsworth leading off with “that was all Josh Allen on that one” after James Cook makes 4 guys miss to go 50 yards was jarring lol” commented another fan.
Cris Collinsworth just somehow made a false start a positive about josh Allen and his excited cadence lmao
We never seen this level of glazing before omg
— Eddie Gonzalez (@bansky) September 8, 2025
Collinsworth went on to defend Allen over the MVP controversy from last season.
“Any argument on the MVP anymore? That was incredible.”
“THE BILLS OPEN THEIR FINAL SEASON IN THIS STADIUM WITH A STUNNING COMEBACK WIN!” – Mike Tirico
“Any argument on the MVP anymore? That was incredible.” – Cris Collinsworth 🏈🎙️ #NFL #SNF pic.twitter.com/Y1GdtSE1ay
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) September 8, 2025
Collinsworth’s comment didn’t sit well with fans who believed Lamar Jackson should have won the MVP last season.
To close the broadcast Chris Collinsworth says “any argument on who the MVP is now”…. WHAT… WHAT… YES Lamar Jackson should’ve been the MVP of last season… Josh Allen didn’t even win this game for the Bills. Chris Collinsworth needs to be on 1pm small market games
— JAE (@dreamteamjae) September 8, 2025