‘In a post-game press conference that sounded more like a funeral, Allen kept his response terse despite the play firing up social media. The call on the field was that Allen was short, and the Bills didn’t stand much of a chance of seeing the decision overturned with the view so obscured by the number of players involved.’
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Chiefs-Bills 4th down stop, explained: Why refs marked Josh Allen's QB sneak short on controversial 4th quarter play
‘The Bills were driving down the field in hopes of potentially extending their lead to two possessions and moving within a step of the Super Bowl. Instead, Buffalo’s “tush push” play on 4th-and-1 ended in a rare turnover on downs to give the ball right back to the Chiefs.’
Jon Gruden did not have kind words for Sean McDermott after Bills loss in AFC Championship Game
‘One of Gruden’s main criticisms centered on McDermott’s aggressive play-calling, particularly the repeated attempts at two-point conversions. The Bills failed to convert twice, leaving crucial points off the board. Gruden questioned the necessity of these calls, suggesting that opting for extra points might have altered the game’s outcome.’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen races to support Sean McDermott amidst criticism after another heartbreaking loss
‘”I don’t know why he’s not recognized more in the awards stuff,” Allen said. “He gives his life to this.”‘
Buffalo Bills soon to be free agent gives Bills Mafia positive answer on if he will return in 2025
‘Notable free agents include Mack Hollins, who was one of the few skill position players to actually show up against the Chiefs. Another, though, is running back Ty Johnson, who had a breakout year in a supporting role out of Buffalo’s backfield. Johnson was asked if he planned to return to Buffalo in 2025.’
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce praise Josh Allen after AFC championship: ‘I’m sorry it had to be us’
‘Many fans felt for the Bills and quarterback Josh Allen, as Buffalo can’t seems to find a way to get over the Chiefs-sized hump, which might as well be a mountain at this point. That even includes certain Chiefs players, who recognize how heartbreaking it must be for the Bills to fall just short yet again.’
Did Josh Allen miss Khalil Skahir? Former NFL QB comes to Bills star's defense 'in the interest of credibility'
‘Facing 4th and 5, with the game on the line, Allen dropped back to pass, faced immediate pressure and heaved one up in the vicinity of Dalton Kincaid.’
Buffalo Bills Pro Bowler officially retires after 11 year NFL career
‘Micah Hyde, one of the Buffalo Bills’ most reliable and beloved defenders, is officially hanging up the cleats. Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News broke the story by tweeting, “This won’t come as a big surprise, but had a chance to talk with Micah Hyde today in the Bills’ locker room. He said that he’s officially retiring and that his playing career is over.”‘
Allen has 'trust and faith' in group to continue success in Buffalo
‘”You keep going back and thinking about what you could have done differently, plays even throughout the game. It’s something that’s so little, but dropping the snap on that 2nd-and-6, turning it to a 3rd-and-9, where I probably catch the ball and I dart it to ‘Coop’ [Amari Cooper] and it’s 3rd-and-1 instead of 3rd-and-9. Things that, again, it’s not going to be in the stat sheet, but as a competitor, I think of those things of like, ‘Man, if I could have done this differently,'” said Allen on Monday while meeting with the media during his end-of-season press conference. “Anytime you lose, you’re going to have those thoughts in your head. It’s just understanding you’re not promised opportunities like that all the time. You’re not promised to get into the playoffs each and every year.”‘
Bills sign seven to reserve deals and re-sign Ryan Van Demark
‘All of them were on the team’s practice squad in 2024.’
Football fans rally around Dalton Kincaid after missed catch
‘”He’s been working with us for a little while, and he visited our school last April. It was the absolute highlight of the school year, and it was just amazing to see how heartwarming he was able to engage with our students and interact with them, and just acted completely and totally natural,” said Jablonski in an interview with WBEN.’
'Just didn't go our way': Buffalo Bills reflect on the season after loss in AFC Championship game
‘”When you’re playing a team like the Chiefs, you gotta kick the door down and we didn’t do that,” Josh Allen said, reflecting on the missed opportunity. “As a competitor, I think of those things…you are not promised opportunities like that all the time. We’re going to continue to turn every stone over and cross every T and dot every I, do whatever we can to try to bring a Lombardi back here to WNY.”‘
Fans donating to The Summit Center in support of Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid
‘According to The Summit Center, calls were made on social media after the game by Bills Mafia, Ravens Flock and Chiefs Kingdom to make donations in support of Kincaid.’
Murphy: Bills had shot to overcome Chiefs, but played a season worth remembering
‘Yet when Josh Allen plays just OK rather than with his usual greatness, it makes a difference. Especially at the start of the game, Josh was just off. Whether it was nerves or Steve Spagnola’s blitzing or just the law of averages bringing Josh back toward the pack, we’ll never know.’
Over 160 people donate to Summit Center in honor of Dalton Kincaid
‘The donations poured in after Kincaid missed Josh Allen’s downfield throw on fourth-and-5 with two minutes left on the clock in the final quarter. The Summit Center, an organization that provides programs for people with autism and other developmental disabilities, said Kincaid has been advocating for the center since 2023.’