In a development that will surprise no one, Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors for his play in the team’s Week 9 victory over the Miami Dolphins. The veteran specialist scored a 61-yard field goal in the final seconds of the contest to all but secure the victory and take Buffalo to 7-2 in the 2024 season, strengthening its already considerable lead within the AFC East.

Bass kick in the last minute, which is now the longest field goal in franchise historyperhaps it was unexpected given his recent problems. He made just 82.8% of his shots throughout the 2023 campaign before going 2-for-5 in the postseason, and his struggles persisted into the 2024 season as he connected on just 80% of his field goals. and 92.9% of his extra points to start the Week. 9. He had even missed an extra point earlier in the Dolphins fight before hitting the post on another; However, the 27-year-old never let his confidence waver and stepped up when his team needed him most.

His pivotal decision sparked emotional reactions at all levels of the Buffalo organization, including head coach Sean McDermott and quarterback josh allen. Bills Mafia even celebrated their score in the traditional style of the Buffalo faithful: donating money to the Ten Lives Cluba cause Bass has supported in the past. McDermott spoke about Bass earning AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors during his media availability on Wednesday, again reiterating his faith in the kicker.

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“That was an important kick at an important time in the game,” McDermott said. “I think it just shows you what he’s capable of. You have to have a tough mentality to do that, and he executed it. I don’t think we should think twice about where it is or anything like that. He just showed us where he is, and that was an important play for us, and certainly the result was the result. The journey continues and we move forward, and so does he. “I am extremely proud of him and hoping that he continues to be the player that he is and is capable of being.”

This is the first time Bass has earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors, according to Bills PR. He is now nine for nine in his career on last-minute shots in the fourth quarter of overtime, according to the team; He’ll look to build on his strong Week 9 outing when Buffalo takes on the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium this Sunday.

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