On Sunday, the Buffalo Bills suffered a 37-34 defeat in overtime against the Philadelphia Eagles, a game marked by contentious officiating that left Bills fans, players, and notably, Jordan Poyer’s wife, Rachel Bush, deeply upset.
The game’s outcome for the Bills was tarnished by a series of questionable calls and missed chances. By halftime, the team had accumulated 10 penalties for 75 yards, narrowly avoiding their worst performance this season and narrowly escaping matching an eight-year-old record.
One critical moment was the absence of a penalty call for a horse-collar tackle on quarterback Josh Allen. Referee Shawn Hochuli defended the decision by suggesting that the force applied from the front of the collar led to Allen’s takedown.
Following the game, Rachel Bush voiced her frustration on Instagram, expressing her discontent:
“I’ve refrained from commenting on referee decisions all season, but that negated touchdown is solely their fault. If this game ultimately pivots on them, it’ll unequivocally be their responsibility. When will we demand accountability and acknowledge these issues? Enough already. Anyone watching this game can see it crystal clear.”
Bush didn’t limit her criticism to just that point.
She posted a message from a fan named Bradley Gelber, who drew attention to Josh Allen’s torn jersey on a play that many thought should have been labeled as a horse-collar tackle.
“Josh Allen’s jersey is ripped to shreds. I’m not sure how this isn’t a horse collar. The ref had a great view as well hahaha. “Insane,” read the fan post.
“But it’s now intentional grounding!!” Gtfoh!!” Rachel commented on the reshared Instagram post. In the second quarter, Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick forcefully tore Allen’s jersey, grabbing him by the front collar and the nameplate on the back before pushing him ripped the ground.
A pretty blatant horse-collar penalty missed here.
Josh Allen's jersey is ripped…pic.twitter.com/1W6wZJsBwb
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 26, 2023
Rachel Bush, a former semi-finalist in the 2014 Miss Teen New York Pageant, tied the knot with Jordan Poyer on February 17, 2018. The couple welcomed their daughter, Aliyah, into the world on December 30, 2016.
Rachel Bush has garnered significant attention as a model and social media influencer, amassing an impressive following of over 4.1 million on Instagram.
Meanwhile, Jordan Poyer boasts an illustrious 11-season career in the NFL, playing for teams such as the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, and Philadelphia Eagles.
His noteworthy career statistics include 538 solo tackles, 230 assists, 12.0 sacks, and 6 fumble recoveries.
Poyer entered the NFL when he was drafted by the Eagles in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL Draft, signing a four-year contract valued at $2.22 million.
Transitioning to the Bills in 2017 as a free agent, Poyer has completed four seasons with the Browns and seven seasons with the Bills.
An interesting side note is that Poyer was also selected by the Florida Marlins in the 2009 MLB Draft.
