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All-time Buffalo Bills moments to be a fan for

By Jakob Ashlin

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Andre Reed scores on an 18-yard touchdown catch during the Bills 41-38 overtime victory over the Houston Oilers in the 1992 AFC Wild Card Playoff Game on January 3, 1993 at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills overcame a 32-point deficit in the win, the most in NFL History. (Photo by Joel Zwink/Getty Images)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Andre Reed scores on an 18-yard touchdown catch during the Bills 41-38 overtime victory over the Houston Oilers in the 1992 AFC Wild Card Playoff Game on January 3, 1993 at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills overcame a 32-point deficit in the win, the most in NFL History. (Photo by Joel Zwink/Getty Images) /
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Dec 31, 2017; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) celebrates after intercepting a pass from Miami Dolphins quarterback David Fales (9) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

Bills greatest moments No. 4: Bills end 17-year playoff drought

On Dec. 31, 2017, the Bills had an opportunity to end their 17-year playoff drought. They needed a win over the Miami Dolphins, and the Cincinnati Bengals had to defeat the Baltimore Ravens. The Bills got off to a hot start against the Dolphins, holding 19-0 lead in the third quarter.

The Dolphins made a late push, eventually making it a 22-16 game. With 49 seconds remaining, the Dolphins entered Bills’ territory, but safety Jordan Poyer came up with a game-clinching interception. The Bills held on for the victory.

In addition, the Bengals pulled off a 31-27 upset over the Ravens. The Bengals sealed the victory in dramatic fashion — on 4th-and-12, Andy Dalton found Tyler Boyd for a game-winning 49-yard touchdown pass with 44 seconds remaining.

Making the playoffs was not the biggest accomplishment in franchise history, but this moment marked the beginning of a new era for the franchise. During the drought, the Bills went a combined 112-160. Since 2018, the team has a 40-25 overall record. Players such as Poyer, Micah Hyde, and Tre’Davious White would go on to become critical pieces to the Bills’ success in the following years.

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