In celebration of the NFL’s centennial season, the league is giving fans a chance to vote on the top moments in the league over the past 100 years. Two of the final 16 moments that fans may vote on involve the Buffalo Bills.
Fans can vote on eight of the top 16 greatest moments in this round at NFL.com.
The Comeback
The Houston Oilers traveled to Rich Stadium to face the Bills in the 1992 Wild Card matchup. Buffalo was without quarterback Jim Kelly, who missed the game with a knee injury.
The Oilers thrashed the Bills early, taking a 28-3 lead at halftime. Houston quarterback Warren Moon threw four touchdowns in the first half. The Oilers added to their lead with a Bubba McDonnell interception return to give Houston a 35-3 lead early in the third quarter.
Buffalo then went on to score on five possessions, with a one-yard touchdown run from Kenneth Davis, followed by a touchdown reception by Don Bebee. Quarterback Frank Reich then found Andre Reed in the end zone three times, ultimately taking the lead 38-35.
Houston tied the game with a field goal late in the fourth quarter. Buffalo won the game in overtime with a Steve Christie 32-yard field goal.
The Music City miracle
The second moment on the list doesn’t conjure great feelings among the Bills faithful. The Titans’ most iconic play in the team’s history is one of the most controversial in Bills lore.
The Bills and Titans squared off in the 1999 Wild Card matchup in Nashville. The two teams were tightly matched all game, with the Bills taking the lead with 16 seconds remaining in the game on a Steve Christie field goal.
Buffalo special teams coordinator Bruce DeHaven called for Christie to squib kick the following kickoff. Frank Wycheck received the grounder, ran forward a few steps and chucked the lateral across the field to Kevin Dyson. Dyson returned the kick 75 yards, ultimately giving the Titans a 22-16 victory. The win would help propel the Titans to Super Bowl 34.
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