The Buffalo Bills had it in their grasp. In another instant classic playoff battle with the Kansas City Chiefs — this time at home — all the Bills had to do was close their rivals out. Nothing was guaranteed if they could get Kansas City to overtime, but at least they’d have a chance.
That is, unfortunately, not the hand they were dealt.
In the final moments, Bills kicker Tyler Bass had a 44-yard attempt lined up. A chip shot in most circumstances, but one that was undoubtedly teeming with pressure in a close playoff game. Bass missed … wide right — two words that the Bills and their fans probably never wanted to hear this time of year again.
KICK IS NO GOOD.
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With Bass’s miss, all the Chiefs had to do was churn out a single first down (which they did) to clinch a sixth straight AFC title game appearance. Meanwhile, despite possessing Josh Allen — a bona fide Hall of Fame caliber quarterback — the Bills have once again experienced unfathomable postseason heartbreak.
January can be a very cruel time in the NFL, especially in Buffalo.
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