When Tyler Bass was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2020, little did we know that he would become the franchise kicker for the team. In the last couple of seasons, Bass has faced a little bit of criticism for his lack of production. It even got to the point where Bass was challenged when the Bills brought in kicking competition this past season. Since the, he has delivered for the Bills week in and week out.
He has converted 82% of his extra point attempts and has converted on 92% of his field goal tries. Prior to the 2023 season, Bass was gifted with a four-year, $20.4 million deal. It was for sure a questionable contract and last season was definitely rough for him. However, nothing was worse for Bass then when he missed a game-tying field goal against the Kansas City Chiefs in last year’s divisional round game. The Bills ended up losing 27-24 and suffered yet another heartbreak.
Tyler Bass may have the chance to change the narrative vs. Ravens
A year ago, Bass saw his kick cost the Bills a chance at a trip to the AFC championship game. His missed kick cost the Bills their third consecutive divisional round game. Now that the Bills are back at home, in the same position they were in a year ago, Tyler Bass could ultimately change the story if given the opportunity.
CBS Sports writer Pete Prisco has made the ultimate prediction of the Bills defeating the Ravens, 31-30. However, the way Prisco has the Bills winning it would make Tyler Bass the fan-favorite for the week. Prisco is projecting that the Bills will beat the Ravens due to Tyler Bass hitting a late field goal.
One, if the game came down to the point, we all know how we would be throughout the game if it was back-and-forth. Two, could you imagine the reaction from the fans in the stands when the ball goes through the goalpost to help the Bills advance to the conference championship? It would be an amazing sight.
The biggest walk-off win that Bass has given the Bills this year was when he booted a 61-yard game-winning field goal against the Miami Dolphins. If the Bills are in a position where they need to depend on Bass’ leg to get them past the Ravens, it will be even a bigger kick than a 61-yard attempt.