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The Buffalo Bills improved their lead in the AFC East on Sunday with a 30-27 win against the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium. The Bills took the lead with less than 10 seconds left after kicker Tyler Bass made a 61-yard field goal, which was the longest field goal in franchise history. Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images The moment was especially important for Bass, who was fighting to keep his spot as the starting kicker in recent weeks.
Bass had also missed an extra point earlier in the game. Following the win, Bass was emotional after being awarded the game ball for the clutch kick. "I just want to say, men, I couldn't have done it without you guys," Bass said.
"I've been through a lot. I just leaned on you guys, having you always there for me. For me to go out and do that for you guys means a lot.
" Prior to handing off the game ball, coach Sean McDermott praised Bass for overcoming adversity throughout the game. Related: Bills Defeat Dolphins After Tyler Bass' Game-Winner "Unbelievable journey this guy's been on, man," McDermott said. "Unbelievable, right? Mentally tough.
I'm so proud of you, man. Aren't you guys proud of him? When the game is on the line you guys are at your best. And that's an important trait right there.
T. Bass, a great example of it right there. Not so good early, comes back, hits the game-winner.
61 yards." With the win, the Bills improved to 7-2, and Bass likely held on to the starting job for another week..
