Buffalo Bills survive snowstorm and OT against Colts: 5 takeaways
By Curtis Panke
4. Sean McDermott gambles on OT punt and wins
Sean McDermott left Bills fans confused and panicking in overtime, when he decided to punt the ball late in overtime.
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With just over four minutes left in overtime, the Bills had the ball at the Colts’ 42-yard line on fourth down with two yards to go.
It looked as if McDermott was playing for the tie, which would have been just as bad as a loss for the Bills’ playoff chances.
Fortunately for McDermott, the Buffalo Bills got the ball back on their own 35 yard-line and managed to score the winning touchdown thanks to McCoy’s strong running.
When asked about his decision to punt the ball on Monday, McDermott stood by his decision and said he would do it again.
"In this case it worked out and I would do it again."
— Jon Scott (@JonScottTV) December 11, 2017
Sean McDermott stands by his decision to punt on 4th and 1 in OT yesterday. #Bills pic.twitter.com/Ckh6gpVU7B