Josh Allen Defends Tyler Bass as Missed Field Goal vs. Chiefs Ends Bills’ Super Bowl Run

In the aftermath of the Buffalo Bills‘ clash with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night, Josh Allen stood out as a leader. When Tyler Bass missed the game-tying field goal, Allen didn’t point fingers. Instead, he stressed that winning required a team effort. According to Allen, the loss wasn’t just about the missed kick; it was a collective responsibility.

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The Buffalo Bills’ hopes for victory were dashed when kicker Tyler Bass missed a critical game-tying kick late in the fourth quarter. The errant kick ultimately paved the way for the Kansas City Chiefs to secure a 27-24 triumph on the road. Still, Allen didn’t blame Bass.

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Josh Allen led the Bills down the field, poised to secure the lead. Yet, the Chiefs’ defense delivered a clutch play on third-and-9, forcing an incompletion. This turned the spotlight on Bills’ placekicker Tyler Bass, set for a 44-yard field goal attempt. As the kick went up, hope hung in the air, only to be shattered as it veered right, leaving home fans in disbelief.

Josh Allen met the media Josh Allen following the loss to Kansas City in the Divisional Round. In the 27-year-old quarterback’s words, “losing s*cks” but he also accepts he didn’t have “great pocket movement” and made a couple of “bad checks”.

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The Chiefs seized the opportunity, running down the clock and ending the Bills’ playoff run. Although the loss broke the Bills shot caller, he didn’t put much attention on Bass’s missed kick. When asked about Tyler Bass, he said “I wish it wouldn’t have been put in that situation. You win as a team, you lose as a team. ” Furthermore, he continued, “One play doesn’t define a game, it doesn’t define a season. People are going to be out there saying that. We got to be there for him cause, again, we execute a couple of plays prior and you’re probably seeing a different team right now.”

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Allen understands that nothing good will come out of blaming the loss on just one player. As a leader, he understands that the whole team faces a setback due to the entire team’s mistake, and it’s never because of just one missed play. What are your thoughts about this? Stay tuned for more!

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