Head coach Sean McDermott has some explaining to do.
The Bills and Texans were locked in a 20-20 tie when Buffalo took over at its own three with 31 seconds left. Surely, they’d rip off a few runs or safe passes, right?
Well, McDermott had other plans.
Buffalo attempted three long passes that all fell incomplete and took just 25 seconds off the clock. The Bills punted from deep in their own territory, giving the Texans good field position. They took advantage of it with a short pass over the middle and quick time out, setting up a 59-yard field goal that Ka’imi Fairbairn crushed for the 23-20 win.
So, what exactly was McDermott thinking?
Well, whatever it was, he regretted it after the game. According to reporters, he took ownership of it, telling them, “(The loss is) on me.” He also explained that “we needed to run the clock and move the chains.”
That’s of little comfort to the public as the Bills’ baffling decisions cost them dearly. Seventy-two percent of all tickets and 74% of the money was on Buffalo covering as a 1.5-point dog. They were also a popular moneyline pick, with 54% of all bets and 73% of the handle backing the Bills straight up.
