It might not have been the perfect game, but it was the perfect moment for Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass, who nailed a 61-yard field goal with just five seconds remaining to secure a 30-27 victory over the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium. Division games are always challenging, and the Bills offense started off sluggishly, punting and throwing an interception on two of their first three drives before getting on the board with a field goal. That was followed by three consecutive touchdown drives before Bass’s skills were needed again.
Earlier, Bass had faced a couple of setbacks: he missed an extra point and had another kick hit the upright before going through, which could have easily shaken his confidence. But when his moment arrived, he delivered a 61-yard game-winner. His quarterback, Josh Allen, couldn’t be prouder.
“I’m so proud of him, so happy for him,” Allen said, describing his emotional postgame comments. “He’s faced ups and downs all year, missed one earlier, hit the pole on another. He could’ve given up, but a 61-yard field goal to win a game against a division rival is the stuff of legends. I love him and respect him, and everyone in the locker room is thrilled for him. He’s our guy.” Allen’s heartfelt words are now spreading across social media as the video goes viral.
With the Bills completing a season sweep of the Dolphins to reach 7-2, the AFC East title feels almost within Buffalo’s grasp after just nine weeks. Buffalo’s offense totaled 325 yards, with Josh Allen completing 25 of 39 passes for 235 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. James Cook led the ground attack again, picking up 40 yards on 10 carries, contributing to the team’s 94 total rushing yards.
Rookie running back Ray Davis stood out in the air game with two catches for 70 yards and a touchdown, while Khalil Shakir (six catches, 50 yards), Dalton Kincaid (four catches, 32 yards), and Mack Hollins (five catches, 30 yards, one touchdown) each played pivotal roles in the victory. Still, the spotlight ultimately belonged to Tyler Bass, who overcame a tough day to land the game-winning blow against their division rival when it mattered most.
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