{
  "id": 14125035,
  "title": "Joe Brady’s overtime field goal worked, but the timing was wrong",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/joe-bradys-overtime-field-goal-worked-but-the-timing-was-wrong",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T04:57:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/joe-brady-overtime-field-goal-045701975.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 12, 2026, the Buffalo Bills secured a victory over the Los Angeles Rams thanks to an overtime field goal by Tyler Bass. However, head coach Joe Brady must acknowledge that the decision to attempt the kick with only two minutes remaining was a miscalculation. There were two main reasons for this mistake.\n\nFirstly, taking the kick with two minutes left provided the Rams with ample time to score. By running it down to 30 seconds, the Bills could have taken the same field goal attempt, either scoring or tying the game without a loss. The only concern would be a fumble or a false start, but this would still be preferable to a loss. In fact, a tie is a preferable outcome to a loss.\n\nSecondly, Bass had already missed an extra point from 38 yards in the third quarter, making the 44-yard field goal in overtime a significant risk. The Rams could potentially drive and score, leading to a loss. Furthermore, a false start could add five yards, potentially worsening the situation. While there is a slim chance of a missed kick leading to a fumble, mitigating the chance of a loss was crucial.\n\nThe Bills' game management specialist, Marc Lubick, has been in this role for three seasons. The Rams' poor game management was evident, and they should have considered going for two at the end of regulation. The Bills had only stopped the Rams on one play all game, indicating the need for better management. The Rams' decision to kick the long field goal in overtime was unwise, given Bass's history of missing kicks of this length.\n\nWhile a win was ultimately achieved, it is essential for future games to improve management decisions, especially in overtime situations.",
  "summary": "The Bills won the game, but they need to learn a game management lesson.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}