The Cincinnati Bengals executed a successful squib kick during the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, and the play brought back some bad memories for Buffalo Bills fans.
The Bengals scored a touchdown with just over a minute remaining in the first half to cut Kansas City’s lead to 21-10. They went with a squib on the ensuing kickoff, as they wanted to take some time off the clock and also not risk allowing a big return. That, of course, is the exact opposite of what the Bills did in their loss to the Chiefs last week.
Buffalo kicked the ball deep while leading 36-33 with 13 seconds remaining in regulation against the Chiefs. Patrick Mahomes and company took advantage of the touchback and completed two big plays that set up a game-tying field goal. Kansas City went on to win in overtime.
Many people ripped on the Bills after the Bengals used the squib kick on Sunday.
Had the Bills gone with the squib, there’s a good chance they would have been playing in the AFC Championship Game against Cincinnati. Sean McDermott may have a hard time admitting it, but Twitter was sure to let him know.
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