‘Jim Nantz was quick to bring that up after Bass’s missed kick and it was a very savage, yet perfect, call by the legendary announcer…’.
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The Bills Are Cursed: That’s the Only Explanation for Wide Right, the Sequel
‘This is when we really start using words such as “cursed.” This is when we dig up land-surveying results and ensure that the stadium is not built atop some ancient order of ghouls whose sole purpose is torturing its frozen occupants. This is when we search for explanations to losses not born of our world. This is when we bring in the priest, bust out the sage, mount the flamethrower … anything.’
Bills wide right again: Tyler Bass' missed field goal vs. Chiefs joins Scott Norwood in Buffalo playoff lore
‘Tyler Bass knows that all too well. The game was put on his foot from 44 yards out. The Bills needed a field goal to tie up the contest with the playoff rival Chiefs, down 27-24 with only 1:47 left to play. Booting into the wind, the kick got caught up in the wind as soon as it got up in the air and hooked right immediately, sailing well past right of the mark.’
Jason Kelce embraces Bills mafia, celebrates with Taylor Swift while watching brother Travis Kelce, Chiefs
‘While it does not appear that Kelce took the opportunity to go through a table, it still looks like he thoroughly enjoyed the pregame experience — and it continued once kickoff commenced.’
Bills fake punt, explained: How Damar Hamlin failed to convert with 11 vs. 10 advantage over Chiefs
‘Bills long-snapper Reid Ferguson explained after the game that the decision to punt was not a check at the line, but rather was a play call from the sideline. Bills coach Sean McDermott explained that the call was based on the need to be aggressive.’
Crying Bills fan on CBS broadcast goes viral after another Buffalo playoff heartbreaker
‘Leave it to a member of Bills Mafia to be the latest, viral fan to make the waves. The Bills lost in heartbreaking fashion to the longtime boogeymen of Buffalo in the Chiefs, with Tyler Bass’ game-tying field-goal attempt sailing wide right. And one fan, captured by CBS’ broadcast, summed up how fans in Buffalo felt to the season coming to a close.’
What's next for Bills after playoff loss to Chiefs? 5 key questions about Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs & more
‘Unfortunately, despite the re-emphasis on the running game and short-to-intermediate passing game to youngsters Dalton Kincaid and Khalil Shakir, Allen got too aggressive at the end of the Chiefs game at the worst time. Given Stefon Diggs’ decline and Gabe Davis’ absence, it didn’t make sense for Allen to be unleashed as a deep passer again. For all of Brady’s success, he didn’t quite rein in Allen enough at the most important time. Overall, the Bills should be happy with Brady and want to promote him to full-time, but Allen needs to adjust more, too.’
McDermott: "I'm confident in this team"
‘“I’m confident in this team. I’m confident in Josh. You know, we have to continue to grow, and I think you want to get to a game like this as healthy as you possibly can. That’s not the reason why we lost, however. Again, we just didn’t do enough defensively.”’
Opinion: Capaccio: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Chiefs at Bills Playoffs
‘The Bills were gashed all night by the Chiefs in the run game. They ran 24 times for 146 yards, averaging 6.1 yards per carry.’
'Wide right' echoes through Highmark Stadium three decades later in Bills' Divisional Round loss to Chiefs
‘The Buffalo Bills were looking to survive and advance to the AFC Championship in Baltimore, but, they ultimately fell short once again at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs.’
Allen: 'We win as a team and we lose as a team…'
‘”I wish he wouldn’t have been put in that situation. You win as a team and you lose as a team. One play doesn’t define a game, it doesn’t define a season. I know people are going to be out there saying that and we’ve got to be there for him because if we execute a couple of plays prior, we are probably singing a different tune.”‘
'She's a sweetie pie': Highmark Stadium worker describes meeting Taylor Swift at Buffalo Bills game
‘”She’s a sweetie pie. Very down to earth,” Rainey told 7 News’ Michael Wooten on Voices Monday night. “I just wanted to just see her, and she you know she stopped, and she asked me if I worked at the stadium. I said yes. And she asked if she could give me a tip. And she gave me $100 and then she asked if I wanted to take a picture with her and I said yes.”‘
Buffalo Bills season ends after late field goal miss, lose to Kansas City Chiefs 27-24
‘Despite a strong effort from quarterback Josh Allen, the Bills injury-riddled defense couldn’t stop Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs high-powered offense. Mahomes finished the game with two passing touchdowns and 215 passing yards. Mahomes had just six incomplete passes.’
‘I feel so empty’: Bills Mafia reflects on crushing defeat to Kansas City Chiefs
‘“I’m very sad, and I’m very mad,” said Veronica Ebert. “I feel this is the exact same way that I feel every year, so at least they’re consistent.”’
Local pizzerias enjoy added boost during Bills playoff games
‘“It’s absolutely insane. I mean we plan on selling at the store alone, 400 pizzas and over 2,500 pounds of chicken wings,” Alloy said about their location on Elmwood Avenue.’