Bills coach Sean McDermott is facing a lot of criticism for decisions he made late in the fourth quarter of the Bills’ overtime loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
The most questionable decision was to play overtime and force Josh Allen to kneel to run out the clock when the Bills got the ball at their 25-yard line with 20 seconds left in the fourth quarter. The Bills had a chance to get within range for the winning field goal in regulation, but McDermott said he was worried Allen would get sacked and wasn’t sure there would be enough time at 20 seconds. .
“I thought about it. I thought, let’s give it a try. It’s just their pass rusher and 20 seconds,” McDermott said.
The Bills used one timeout to take a defensive call before the Eagles’ final offensive play in regulation and to ice the game before Eagles kicker Jake Elliott hit the game-winning 59 points. After using one timeout, they cut it down to one at the end of the fourth quarter. Yard field goal. Asked why he didn’t save a timeout for the final offensive drive, McDermott suggested it’s the kind of question people have after a loss, but at the same time it’s something you’re asking yourself. also admitted.
“Hindsight is always 20/20. Trust me, it’s crossed my mind many times,” McDermott said.
But this wasn’t just a matter of consequence, as many criticized McDermott’s decision in real time. Coach McDermott didn’t give his team the best chance to win in regulation, which resulted in the team going to overtime, which could be a very expensive loss if the Bills are forced out of the playoffs. There is sex.
