‘Leading 9-7, the Bills had marched the ball into Colts territory and facing a fourth down and six from the Colts 29, helmet on, Christie looked for the signal for what would have been a 46-yard field goal attempt. Instead, Bills coach Wade Phillips opted to go for a first down, an ill-fated decision that looked sicker when quarterback Rob Johnson let the play-clock expire resulting in a delay of game penalty to force a punt.
"I said ‘yes’ (to special teams coach Ronnie Jones to go for a field goal) and Ronnie looked at Wade and Wade said no," Christie said, shrugging his shoulders. "He said `We’re going for it.’ It’s his call. That’s why he’s the head coach, let’s leave it at that."’