Let’s talk about field goals: they’re the “easy points,” right? Except when they’re not. In the 2024 NFL season (before December), the overall field goal success rate hovered around 85%. That’s solid until you realize it also means kickers are missing 15% of the time. And guess what? The Bills had their fair share of heartbreaks. To be specific, 5 missed kicks this season. Yeah, that’s tied for the 14th most in the league.

So, if you are still wondering why Josh Allen is getting those MVP shouts? Then don’t because the man and his offense are cooking (and carrying). 

But let’s not pile it all on Tyler Bass. Sure, he had a 24-yard miss this year—the shortest whiff in the league. YIKES! Especially since it happened indoors at Ford Field. No wind, no excuses. Yet Bass rebounded with two clutch kicks from 50 and 41 yards in a 48-42 shootout win over Detroit. Short memory? No worries, that’s what you need to survive in the NFL.

But why bring in FGs and Bass, all of a sudden? Well, that’s because of the Bills’ new Highmark Stadium, which is opening in 2026. Tyler Webb put it perfectly on his X with an 8-post thread. It’s more than just a shiny upgrade; it’s an engineering marvel built to counter Buffalo’s infamous winter weather.

However, it’s not just to fight off the cold. Oh, no! You see, the Heated fields, SubAir systems, and vertical panels that create an “air bubble” to tame those nasty winds. That’s next-level innovation. So, as Webb said, ‘Think of it as Buffalo’s secret weapon, potentially pushing their all-time field goal percentage into the NFL’s top 10’.

No more battling icy winds or frozen turf. It’s like giving your offense a cheat code for better field goal stats. Imagine Bass lining up for a 50-yarder in December with barely a breeze. That’s just a game-changer, isn’t it?

Now, talking about the financial side of things, these new digs will cost over $2 billion and seat 62,000 fans, with New York taxpayers footing a chunk of the bill. Ahem, $850 million worth of taxpayers’ contribution—New York State with $600 million and Erie County adding $250 million.

But it doesn’t stop there… The team’s owners will provide $350 million, while the NFL loans $200 million. Public funds cover 60% of costs, the highest-ever NFL stadium subsidy. That’s a hefty price tag, but if it helps deliver the Bills their first Super Bowl title, can anyone really complain?

For a franchise that’s had its share of close calls and bitter endings, a championship would be the ultimate “thank you” to its loyal fanbase. Not just for the franchise at this point, but even Josh Allen wants that.

Josh Allen doesn’t give 2 fudges about the MVP…and still might win it!

The Buffalo Bills. Four straight Super Bowls in the ’90s. A feat unmatched, yet all anyone remembers is the losses (obviously). But Josh Allen isn’t here for the history books—he’s here for the hardware. “I can give 2 ‘you know whats’ about winning the MVP; the only thing I care about is raising that Lombardi Trophy.” That’s how you shut down a question. Allen said it loud and clear on The Facility back in September: it’s team > self, every single time.

And all of it is just lining it perfectly. Highmark Stadium, the NFL’s fourth-oldest venue, has seen it all… “The Comeback” against the Oilers, those three AFC Championship banners, and the electric Josh Allen playoff run. But imagine this: closing out Highmark’s era with the Bills’ first Super Bowl. Now that would be poetic justice. But that might be a little far-fetched. What isn’t, though, is the MVP up for grabs for Allen.

It’s just Lamar Jackson standing in his way now. Boy, the divisional round against the Ravens would pop off, and how?! Lamar took the first-team QB spot over Allen in the pro-bowl, and honestly, Jackson’s numbers are hard to argue against. A league-leading passer rating, 41 TDs, and nearly 1,000 rushing yards? Yeah, that’s MVP-level. But let’s not forget Allen’s 12 rushing touchdowns, or how he’s the ultimate dual-threat QB. Did we mention the Bills dropped 31-7 on Denver in the Wild Card? Not bad for a “snubbed” team.

What’s more, Buffalo’s O is clicking. The mafia is feeling it… They just became the first team in over a decade to post 250 passing yards and 200 rushing yards in a playoff game. HOLD DAT! James Cook is running like his cleats are on fire, and Allen’s legs keep moving the chains. Throw in home-field advantage against Baltimore, and this team isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving.

So, here’s the question: is this the year the Bills finally silence the doubters? At +550 odds to win it all, it’s starting to feel like destiny. Add to that, Highmark’s farewell tour, Allen’s MVP shouts, and a team with its eyes on the prize. If not now, then when?