Buffalo Bills 2024-25 NFL Season Recap

Buffalo Bills 2024-25 NFL Season Recap

Heartbreak. That’s the only way to recap the Buffalo Bills’ 2024-25 NFL betting season, which once again came to a crushing halt at Arrowhead Stadium—just as it had in two of the past four seasons. Arguably, Sean McDermott’s troops did everything they possibly could to finally get the best of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Josh Allen played to a 104.7 QB rating by way of completing 22 of 34 passes for 237 yards and 2:0 TD/INT ratio. James Cook was superb turning his 13 carries into 85 yards, a 6.5 yard per carry average, and a pair of touchdown saunters. Mack Hollins even played a huge role hauling in all four targets for 73 yards and a crucial score at the tail end of the first half when it looked like the defending champs were about to pull away up 21-10 and having the first possession of the second half. But after taking a 22-21 lead deep in the third quarter and failing to convert the questionable 2-point try, a number of things went against the AFC East champs ultimately resulting in a bitter 32-29 defeat at the crypto sportsbook.

Though the Bills outgained Kansas City 374-368 and converted all three of their red zone opportunities, their struggles on third down (5-of-14) forced them into six fourth-down attempts. While Allen and the offense converted four of those, the two failed attempts came at the most critical moments, ultimately sealing their fate. While many are of the belief the refs screwed up the spot on Allen’s attempt off the left side with just over 13 minutes remaining in the game, you simply can’t go into a venue like Arrowhead and win a game when you leave a play like that up to the reinterpretation of instant replay. You simply don’t deserve it if you can’t make it clear as day! The second fourth down failure put the final nail in Buffalo’s coffin when Allen’s catchable heave to Dalton Kincaid hit him right square in the hands only to fall incomplete. The loss was incredibly tough on the BillsMafia who saw yet another campaign end in the AFC Conference Championship, but even more so for NFL bettors that either took the points or backed the Bills on the moneyline with the final margin of defeat coming by way of a field goal.

While the pre-game absence of Taylor Rapp wasn’t ideal and the in-game departure of Christian Benford made things even tougher, Buffalo’s secondary was a problem area for the entirety of the campaign. It served up 226+ yards per game (No. 24) and 1.6 touchdowns per game (No. 24). With that, upper management is likely to seek out help for the back half of the defense throughout the offseason. An even more pressing issue however comes at the head coach position. While the franchise has experienced nothing but success under McDermott’s watch having won the division five straight times, it’s clear as day that he isn’t the man to get the team over the hump. This has been made obvious by departures from the playoffs in the division and championship rounds each of the last five seasons. The team looked primed to make its deepest run under the current coaching staff this year, yet the team continued to play to its M.O. under his watch. Don’t be the least bit shocked if a new shot caller finds himself roaming the sideline in Orchard Park next season.

Buffalo Bills Conference Championship Recap

The Buffalo Bills fell short in a 32-29 NFL spread loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship, marking the fourth time in recent years that the Chiefs ended Buffalo's postseason run. Josh Allen led the Bills with 237 passing yards, two touchdowns, and critical fourth-down conversions. James Cook added 85 rushing yards and two touchdowns, keeping Buffalo competitive throughout the game. The first half was a back-and-forth battle, with Cook and Mack Hollins scoring touchdowns for Buffalo, while Kansas City responded with scores from Patrick Mahomes, Kareem Hunt, and Xavier Worthy. The Chiefs held a narrow 21-16 halftime lead. The second half continued the intense pace, highlighted by Allen’s 70-yard game-tying drive capped by a clutch fourth-and-goal touchdown pass to Curtis Samuel, making it 29-29 late in the fourth quarter. Despite Buffalo's resilience, Mahomes orchestrated a late drive that set up a decisive Harrison Butker field goal with 3:33 remaining. A final Bills possession ended when Kansas City's defense forced an incompletion on fourth down, sealing the Chiefs’ victory. The Bills, still seeking their first Super Bowl appearance since 1993, showcased grit and talent but fell short in another postseason clash with Kansas City, who now advance to their third consecutive Super Bowl.

2024 Buffalo Bills Schedule, Results & Record

The Bills won the AFC East each of the four seasons after the New England Patriots dynasty met its demise. It amounted to three straight division round losses and a defeat in the AFC title game with no Super Bowl title to call its own.

Buffalo Bills Past Seasons (2000)

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