Eagles beat Bills 13–12 in playoff-style game after a two-point try at the end failed

With only a few seconds left in the game, Josh Allen, the Bills' quarterback, slid to his left and tried a two-point conversion that would have given Buffalo the lead. The wide receiver Khalil Shakir got open near the back of the end zone, but the pass was too far. The ball hit the ground. The Eagles took a deep breath. And the Bills had to deal with yet another painful "what if" in a season full of close calls.

When the Eagles players ran onto the field to celebrate a win that was more about defense and toughness than offense, the sideline went crazy. But Allen was behind the bench with his helmet off and looked mad. He understood that it only took a few steps to go from a great comeback to a terrible loss.

The Eagles defense puts pressure on Josh Allen late in the game against the Bills. A tough fight with big stakes for the playoffs This wasn't just a game in the regular season. Before the game, both teams had 11–5 records, which meant they were both already in the playoffs but wanted to move up in very tough conferences.

The Eagles had already won the NFC East, but they needed to win more games to move up in the standings and make sure they had home-field advantage in the playoffs. Buffalo, on the other hand, was in a crowded AFC picture where one loss could drop them down the standings.

The Eagles won the game, which brought their record to 11–5. This guaranteed them at least third place in the NFC. The Bills, who are also 11–5, dropped to seventh place in the AFC. This shows how hard it is to win in the league these days. Buffalo fans had even worse news: the loss helped New England win the AFC East title, which ended the Bills' recent run at the top of the league.

The Eagles Get Off to a Strong Start It was clear from the first kick that this game wouldn't have a lot of points. Outside, it was cold and windy, and both defenses were very aggressive.

The Eagles were the first team to score. They took their time going down the field and threw a short touchdown pass to tight end Dallas Goedert. The Eagles have used drives like this all season when they need to be calm instead of going all out. It wasn't flashy, but it worked.

❝ "It was inches, nerves, and one last ball that missed its target that decided the game." Jake Elliott kicked field goals of 28 and 47 yards, making the score 13–0 for Philadelphia late in the third quarter. The Eagles seemed to be in control at that point, especially since their defense was doing such a great job of stopping the Buffalo attack.

The score said the game was over, but it didn't feel like it.

The defense in Philadelphia is having a hard time because the offense isn't working.

A December Game That Felt Like the Playoffs

The Eagles and Bills played a tough, tense game that was like playoff football. Every possession mattered, field position was important, and neither team was willing to give up in a game that stayed close the whole time. Fans reacted to every hit, stop, and scoring chance, which showed how much they cared about the event.

In the end, the result of one last play made the difference between winning and losing. Philadelphia stayed in the game by being disciplined and strong on defense. Buffalo, on the other hand, had to think about how small things can change the whole season. The game was a reminder that in games this big, missing one chance can change everything.