Actually even before Kelly retired, every time he threw a pick or the offense came off the field without scoring; half the stadium who shout "Collins, Collins, Collins!" much like when Brady fades out, fans will start calling for their back up. It was the end of our dynasty, we used to expect excellence and to win all the time. Not just hope to get into the playoffs, the AFC went through Orchard Park...This was a dark season
Marv was still the Coach at the time, his last season as HC - which was a bad choice without JK or a viable QB, this team was on it's last legs & Marv should have retired with Jimbo. We gave up a 3rd rounder for Billy Joe, when Collins got hurt and he had to play, I can't even describe how bad the game was. Here is the boxscore, you can see for yourself:
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199710120nwe.htm