Vote for the play that best highlights Bills loss to the Falcons
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The 2025 Buffalo Bills season has been written, but the book is incomplete. Before we cast our full attention toward the 2026 season, let’s take one last glance back over our shoulder for our annual look at the Plays That Defined the prior campaign.
For any newcomers, first and foremost; Welcome! When it comes to the “rules” of this exercise, we’re not voting for our favorite highlight necessarily, but the one that best captures the essence of the game. Put differently, if you had to choose just one play to show someone to explain as much of the contest as possible, which would you choose?
Week 6; Buffalo Bills at Atlanta Falcons
The Buffalo Bills had just come off an embarrassing loss to the New England Patriots where sloppiness cost them dearly. How did they respond against an Atlanta Falcons squad that at best could be characterized as “volatile?” With an even SLOPPIER game of course. The Bills’ offense achieved something we’re no longer used to seeing with prime Josh Allen on the team; ineptitude. Making it worse, the defensive side of the team had not one, not two, not three; but FIVE insanely costly penalties.
How bad was it? The Falcons entered the half up 21 – 7. The struggling defense came on strong in the second half and kept Atlanta to a lone field goal, late in the fourth quarter. The offense put the Bills within seven points with 9:53 left in the third quarter and then… completely failed to do anything else. The game was well within reach, but Buffalo failed to reach out and take it.
And oh yeah! Just like the New England embarrassment, this one was in prime time too.
Greg Rousseau offside (Q1; 14:55)
If there was any difficulty in selecting a defensive penalty to highlight it was the choice to only go with one. From there though, it’s an easy choice. The Bills defense extended two drives on third down stops, and wiped out a sack that may have changed the play call on the next down and therefore eliminated one big play from the Falcons (hint: See two plays down). Negating a touchdown is the greatest sin per my Penalty Harm ratings, but the second worst thing you can do is negate a turnover (negated punts treated as turnovers in case you’re wondering).
AdvertisementAdvertisementGreg Rousseau is juuuust over where he should be when the play starts and Atlanta has a free play. Which worked out great for them as the play resulted in a lost fumble. Could this have changed the outcome of the game? Asbolutely. This was the first snap after kickoff and the Falcons went on to score a touchdown. Buffalo recovering this ball nearly guarantees at least a field goal.
Josh Allen sacked (Q2; 12:42)
There were two turnovers in this game, but both were at the end of halves and neither really diminished the Bills’ chances all that much. The four sacks though were kind of a big deal, especially this drive ender. Even a small gain here could have led to a field goal try. The loss of 15 killed any shot at that.
AdvertisementAdvertisementMore broadly though, it’s emblematic of how Buffalo was pushed around by what should have been a weaker opponent. Whether it’s this play, Khalil Shakir being forced enough to the sideline to make a critical conversion catch out of bounds, or any other number of plays; Buffalo was out-executed by Atlanta.
Bijan Robinson touchdown (Q2; 11:22)
Atlanta had quite the day on the ground, with 210 yards rushing. While a huge chunk of them obviously stem from this play, the Falcons had success all day. The defense had no answer in the first half, allowing 21 points. They locked down in the second half as noted above, but the team never found a way to bounce back.
Greg Rousseau blocked FG (Q4; 12:31)
The Bills were down one score with plenty of time on the clock. About to go down two scores and make their comeback even harder, Greg Rousseau found the sweet spot to jump into and blocked this field goal attempt. This play highlights how the Bills had plenty of chances to get back into the game and win it, but each time their chances were squandered.
Buffalo would get the ball near midfield after this. What did they do with this golden opportunity from one of the rarest plays? A three-and-out “highlighted” with our next play.
Botcheroo (Q4; 11:13)
Seriously? What the heck was even going on this game?
Which play best defines the Bills’ loss?
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
