When you think of the Buffalo Bills' offense since drafting Josh Allen, "dominant" is probably the first word that comes to mind. Allen's rare blend of arm strength and physical running has made the Bills a perennial contender, especially in those crucial short-yardage and goal-line situations. But even the most powerful engines can sputter, and in the 2025 NFL season, the Bills hit a roadblock they simply couldn't navigate: the two-point conversion.
If it felt like Buffalo never converted a two-point try last year, you weren't far off. The numbers are, frankly, staggering. Analyst Warren Sharp recently highlighted that the Bills went a woeful 2-for-9 on two-point attempts, a conversion rate of just 22%. That's not just bad; it's the worst performance by any NFL team since at least the year 2000.
What makes this stat even more head-scratching? The Bills didn't attempt a single rushing play on any of those nine two-point tries. This, despite having Josh Allen—a proven bulldozer near the goal line—and a rushing attack that featured the NFL's leading rusher, James Cook III. It's like having a Ferrari in the garage and deciding to walk everywhere instead.
Digging deeper into the passing game, Allen completed just one of his eight two-point pass attempts, adding a costly interception to the mix. The team's only other successful conversion came in a largely meaningless Week 18 game against the New York Jets, courtesy of a pass from backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky to wide receiver Keon Coleman.
The season's struggles started early and painfully. In Week 1 alone, the Bills attempted three two-point tries against the Baltimore Ravens—and were denied on all three. But the most gut-wrenching miss came in Week 17. With the game on the line against the Philadelphia Eagles, Allen's pass to wide receiver Khalil Shakir for what would have been the game-winning points fell incomplete, a moment that still stings for Bills Mafia.
Where does the blame lie? It's a puzzle with plenty of pieces. Whether it was the play-calling of then-offensive coordinator Joe Brady, a misread at the line of scrimmage, or simply a season of bad luck, the 2025 Bills proved that even the most explosive offenses can have a blind spot. For a team that prides itself on physicality and creativity, fixing this two-point conundrum will be a top priority heading into the new season.