At a Glance
- Eagles edge Bills 13-12 in a 2-point conversion thriller.
- Final pass from Josh Allen falls short with 5 seconds left.
- Both teams finish 11-5, but Philadelphia secures a top-3 seed.
Why it matters: The win keeps Philadelphia in the NFC title race while forcing Buffalo onto a tougher AFC playoff path.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (News Of Austin) – In a late-season showdown between two Super Bowl contenders, the Philadelphia Eagles edged the Buffalo Bills 13-12. The game was decided by a missed 2-point conversion attempt that left the Bills short of the final point.
The Game
The Eagles built a 13-0 lead, the Bills were shut out for 55 minutes, and Josh Allen rushed for two touchdowns in the final 5:11. The game was ultimately decided by a missed 2-point conversion.
- Final score: 13-12
- Both teams finished 11-5
- Josh Allen: 262 passing yards, 2 rushing TDs
- Jalen Hurts: 13 of 27, 110 yards
Key Moments
With 5 seconds remaining, Josh Allen dropped back for a 2-point conversion that sailed wide of Khalil Shakir. The Bills then attempted an onside kick, which Dallas Goedert recovered.
Coaches’ Reactions
After the game, Nick Sirianni reflected on the narrow win.
Nick Sirianni said:
> “Winning’s hard in this league, and I’m always going to enjoy a win…”
Josh Allen offered his perspective on the outcome.
Josh Allen said:
> “Yeah, it means a lot. We can learn a lot from this experience…”
Allen also addressed the missed pass.
Josh Allen said:
> “Yeah I just missed. Rolling left, got to get him a better ball.”
He emphasized execution.
Josh Allen said:
> “It just comes down to us executing, making one more play than they did. And obviously we saw that we didn’t make that last play…”
Player Highlights
Jalen Carter returned after missing three games, blocking an extra-point attempt. Dallas Goedert caught a 1-yard touchdown pass, while Jalyx Hunt recorded two sacks.
Injuries
Injuries affected both teams: Eagles’ linebacker Nakobe Dean missed the game, while Bills’ Terrel Bernard, DaQuan Jones, Jordan Phillips, Jordan Poyer, and Dalton Kincaid were sidelined.
Looking Ahead
The Eagles will host Washington next weekend, and the Bills will face the New York Jets.
| Team | Record | Seed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 11-5 | No. 3 | NFC East champs |
| Buffalo | 11-5 | No. 7 | AFC East runner-up |
Key Takeaways
- Eagles secure at least the No. 3 NFC seed.
- Bills’ missed 2-point conversion cost them the win.
- Both teams finish 11-5, setting up a tight playoff race.
The win keeps Philadelphia in the NFC title race while forcing Buffalo onto a tougher AFC playoff path.
