NFL cameraman is slammed for ‘unacceptable’ mistake in Steelers-Bills game: ‘Not even paying attention’

NFL fans tuning in to watch the Buffalo Bills host the Pittsburgh Steelers in preseason were left enraged after missing a key moment of the game.The Bills beat the Steelers 28-27 at their new Highmark Stadium in their final game before the regular season begins.Veteran safety Damar Hamlin helped his team to victory with his second interception in his last two games.But those tuning in to watch the game on NFL Network did not see what happen after shoddy camerawork branded ‘unacceptable’. As Steelers quarterback Will Howard fired a pass over the middle of the field, the commentator shouted: ‘Intercepted! It’s Damar Hamlin with his second interception of the season!’But the camera remained fixed on Howard, as he squatted down to the ground in frustration then stood back up with his arms spread.  Cameras showed Will Howard in disbelief as his pass was intercepted out of shotThe camera eventually zoomed out then panned to its right, just as Hamlin was being tackled on the halfway line and jumped up to celebrate with his teammates.The clip was posted by the official NFL account to its 36.8M followers on X, many of whom were quick to react to the cameraman rather than Hamlin’s interception. ‘The interception was so bad they said we can’t show this murder,’ one fan replied, as another joked: ‘Got the 3rd stringers working the camera as well huh?’, referring to the game largely featuring players lower down the depth chart with starters sitting out.’There’s that old “you had one job mean” that comes to mind with this for the cameraman’, one viewer reacted, as a further post read: ‘Cameraman not even paying attention’.Another sarcastically said: ‘Amazing clip. Wish I could see the INT’ and stated: ‘would’ve liked to seen the pick but camera mans fell asleep’.Others questioned why the clip was posted at all, writing: ‘The official NFL account posted a highlight that doesn’t show what happened…’ and ‘Why would you even post this when the cameraman whiffed entirely’. The camera reached Hamlin just as he was being tackled and jumping up to celebrate Hamlin has had two interceptions in his last two games as he fights to make the rosterWhile many fans might not have seen his interception, the play was a big boost for Hamlin in his bid to make the Bills active roster for the sixth NFL season.Hamlin’s comeback story has been remarkable since suffering a cardiac arrest in-game against the Cincinnati Bengals back in January 2023.The Bills signed Bengals safety Geno Stone in the offseason on a one-year deal with more guaranteed money than Hamlin.But with the pair both battling for the third safety spot behind Cole Bishop and CJ Gardner-Johnson, his last two games have done his chances no harm. For Will Howard, the interception was a blow as he battles with Drew Allar to make the Steelers team.Starter Aaron Rodgers and backup Mason Rudolph both sat out against the Bills, with second-year former Ohio State star Howard and ex-Penn State rookie Allar splitting time. Howard finished with nine completions on 15 passing attempts for 69 yards and two touchdowns to go along with his interception. Allar also completed nine passes but from 18 attempts, finishing with 88 yards, no touchdowns but no interceptions.