Sean McDermott: We thought about running clock before final TD, but decided not to get cute
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The Buffalo Bills secured a 27-24 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars with a late touchdown, leaving only 1:04 on the clock. Head coach Sean McDermott faced a strategic decision after quarterback Josh Allen's initial touchdown was overturned, placing the ball just short of the end zone. With the Jaguars having used their final timeout, the Bills could have run the clock down further. Instead, McDermott chose to run a quarterback sneak with Allen, deciding against delaying tactics due to concerns over Jacksonville's offensive capabilities, including their kicker. The decision paid off as the Bills' defense held strong, with safety Cole Bishop intercepting Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence on the ensuing drive, securing Buffalo's advancement to the divisional round.
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