The Denver Broncos managed to secure a win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday night with a final score of 22-21. However, if Leonard Floyd hadn’t been on the field, the outcome may have been different. The Bills’ record would be 6-4 instead of 5-5, and Ken Dorsey likely would have remained the Bills’ offensive coordinator.
Floyd’s presence played a crucial role in the Broncos’ victory. He was the 12th man on Wil Lutz’s 41-yard field goal attempt that was wide right, and his penalty gave Lutz and the Broncos another opportunity to secure the win, which they ultimately did with a 36-yard field goal on the final play.
Floyd admitted to a “communication issue” that led to the penalty, acknowledging that the team needs to improve and be more attentive in such critical moments. The team was also unable to notice the extra player on the field due to not having any timeouts left to stop the play.
After the game, Floyd expressed his disappointment at the loss, emphasizing that mistakes are a part of the game and that the focus should be on correcting them and performing better in future games.
The Bills’ coaching staff also came under scrutiny for their decisions regarding defensive and special teams units in critical game situations. Coach Sean McDermott explained that the team’s strategy for the final play of the game was to send out the kick block unit but acknowledged that a “certain amount went in and not the equivalent came out,” leading to the error.
Ultimately, the night’s events have prompted the Bills to reevaluate their game strategies and communication protocols as they look towards future matches.