The Bills have problems, John Murphy writes.
Buffalo’s season has been defined as much by what’s gone wrong as by what’s still possible. Turnovers, lapses in focus, and missed chances in crucial moments have all dragged this team into a tougher spot than anyone expected back in September. The margin for error is now razor-thin, and every mistake feels magnified.
Murphy points out that these are not minor issues that can be brushed aside. Questionable game management, inconsistent play on both sides of the ball, and a tendency to let leads slip away have all contributed to the Bills’ current situation. Fans see a team that can look like a contender one week and a confused group the next, and that emotional whiplash has only added to the frustration.
Still, the season hasn’t reached the point of no return. Six games is a lot of football. A winning streak, a couple of statement performances, and a few key players stepping up at the right time could suddenly flip the tone of every conversation being had about this team. The same schedule that looks daunting can also become the stage for a turnaround.
Murphy stresses that this stretch run will reveal who the Bills really are. Do they respond with urgency, discipline, and belief, or do the same old problems resurface when the pressure rises? The players and coaches now face a simple reality: their margin is gone, but their opportunity remains.
In the end, the Bills are battered, doubted, and far from perfect but not finished. With six games left, they still have just enough time to rewrite the storyline, quiet the critics, and prove that this season is more than a list of problems. It’s now about how they answer them.
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