Tyler Bass bemoans a missed field goal following the Bills’ loss to the Chiefs.
At first glance, the trajectory of the kick appeared to be through the uprights. It then abruptly changed course, assisted by the 11–13 mph winds within Orchard Park, which allowed it to sail to the right and away from the upright position.
On Sunday during the AFC divisional playoff game, the Kansas City Chiefs held the ball at the opponent’s 34-yard line while holding a three-point lead and 1:43 remaining on the clock due to the missed 44-yard kick by Buffalo Bills scorer Tyler Bass.
“I am solely responsible for the outcome in the end.” “I must improve my ability to penetrate the target,” Bass said following the Bills’ 27-24 loss.
“I need to improve my ability to play it slightly to the left when the wind is blowing from left to right.
I have been here long enough to understand that that is necessary of you. I was, you know, placing my trust in the line I used during warmups.
Despite hitting a quality ball, the outcome was not what it took. I truly feel awful, if you must know.
Although I adore this team, it hurts. This one is extremely painful. Undoubtedly, I must improve my performance. Absolutely on me.”
Bass recorded 76.5% on field goals for the regular period and postseason, which was the lowest mark of his four-year career. “Full confidence” in Bass was expressed by coach Sean McDermott following the game.
The coach further emphasized that the Bills’ special teams and defense were not performing “as we should have.”
The Bills’ field goal try will be merely one of numerous “what-if” moments in a game that was replete with similar prospects but ultimately failed to materialize.
The Bills’ season concluded in the playoff round for the third consecutive year, prolonging the team’s playoff record against Patrick Mahomes with 0-3. An additional postseason exit at the hands of Kansas City.
Josh Allen, quarterback, stated, “I wish [Bass] hadn’t been placed in that situation.” “You either win or lose as a team.” A single play is insufficient to define an entire game. A season is not defined by it.
It is imminent that individuals will express that viewpoint. It is imperative that we be present for him, as we have previously performed in a few plays and are likely currently humming a different tune.”
Bass’ attempt was succeeded by two Allen incompletions at the Kansas City, Missouri 26-yard line, capping a futile 16-play, 54-yard drive.
In addition to Diggs being intercepted on a long downfield pass during the initial play on the drive.
That included a second-and-9 situation in which Allen targeted Khalil Shakir, on the deep while defensive tackle Chris Jones exerted pressure on wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who was wide open as he ran across the center of the field.
Bass emerged victorious a few minutes later, inducing a tumultuous silence within the overflowing Highmark Stadium, which was filled with bewildered Bills Mafia members.
Bass had completed five of his extra-point attempts on Sunday before his late miss; he was three of four in addition to the early chip shot.
A 44-yard field goal by Bass was a mishit to the right. Without him making the pass, the Bills would have tied the game at 27 with under two minutes remaining.
Conversely, Bass failed to convert, and the Chiefs of Kansas City gained a first down on the following two plays, securing a 27-24 triumph on Sunday evening and securing a berth in the AFC Championship game the following week.
Under the leadership of quarterback Josh Allen, the Bills completed a 54-yard, 16-play drive that sped up the clock by nearly seven minutes. There was a brief indication that Buffalo might be able to deliver a knockout blow to Kansas City.
Bass completed one of three attempts at field goal attempts in Monday’s knockout victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
His first attempt against Kansas City was successful from 27 yards out, capping the opening possession of the game.
Bass reported that he was filled with confidence after a successful week of practice following a few adjustments. His thoughts and his first five kicks were all in the right place, but the one that eventually mattered was not.