*Damar Hamlin’s Cardiac Arrest*:
During a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on January 2, 2023, Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest after making a tackle. He was in critical condition for several days but eventually recovered.
The incident was a shock to the team and the community, and it brought attention to the risks of playing football.
*Loss to the Kansas City Chiefs*:
On January 22, 2024, the Bills lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in a divisional-round playoff game. The game was close, with the Bills trailing 20-17 in the third quarter. However, they were unable to score again, and the Chiefs won 27-24. The loss was devastating for the team and their fans, as they had been seeking their first Super Bowl championship.
*Tyler Bass’ Missed Field Goal*:
In the same game against the Chiefs, Bills kicker Tyler Bass missed a 44-yard field goal attempt in the final minutes of the game. The miss was reminiscent of Scott Norwood’s infamous missed field goal in Super Bowl XXV, which has become a symbol of the Bills’ playoff struggles.
*Josh Allen’s Missed Opportunities*:
Bills quarterback Josh Allen had several missed opportunities in the game against the Chiefs, including a dropped touchdown pass and an interception. These mistakes cost the team valuable points and ultimately contributed to their loss.
*Historic Playoff Struggles*:
The Bills have a history of playoff struggles, including four consecutive Super Bowl losses in the early 1990s. They have not appeared in a Super Bowl since then and have been seeking their first championship. The loss to the Chiefs was another heartbreaking defeat in a long line of playoff struggles.
