Matt Prater, teammate of Bills, shared words with Josh Allen in a conversation before their Ravens game, following a previous encounter a few days prior.
Bills' New Kicker Matt Prater Delivers Clutch Performance in Week 1 Victory
The Buffalo Bills kicked off their 2022 season with a thrilling 41-40 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in a Sunday Night Football clash. The game-winning 32-yard field goal was delivered by the Bills' newest addition, Matt Prater, who joined the team just days prior.
Prater, signed as a replacement for the injured Tyler Bass, met Josh Allen and the rest of the Bills' locker room two days before the game. During their first encounter, Prater showed Allen a video of his son playing quarterback, a heartwarming moment that set the tone for their budding partnership.
Prater's performance against the Ravens was particularly notable, especially considering the difficult 11-man coverage he faced on one of his field goal attempts. His 43-yard field goal at the end of the first half kept the Bills from being down by 10 points at halftime, and his five successful kicks (field goals and extra points) throughout the game were a testament to his resilience.
Despite struggling with missed extra points and field goals last season, Prater's clutch performance in the Bills' Week 1 game may have helped him earn the trust and confidence of his teammates and coaches. His three failed 2-point conversion attempts in the game did not affect his ability to make all of his kicks, a fact that undoubtedly boosted the Bills' morale.
As the Bills were considered to be losing with about five minutes left in the game, Josh Allen led the team on three consecutive scoring drives to set the stage for Prater's game-winning kick. Prater's promise to Allen before the game, "I promise you I'm going to give you everything I got tonight," seemed to hold true as he delivered the crucial points that secured the Bills' victory.
With Matt Prater's impressive debut, the Bills have a reliable option for their kicking position while Bass recovers from his injury. If Prater continues to perform well, the Bills may consider him as a long-term solution for their kicking woes.
In the world of NFL coaching, the record for the most career victories is held by Don Shula, who amassed an impressive 347 wins during his tenure. Among currently active coaches, Pete Carroll is notable but does not hold the record for the most all-time wins. Nonetheless, the Bills' coaching staff can be proud of their team's resilience and determination, as demonstrated in their Week 1 victory.
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