ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — A month after firing their special-teams coordinator, the Detroit Lions kicking-game woes caught up with them again.
Matt Prater missed a 48-yard field goal wide right with 5:50 to play and the Lions botched the operation on an extra-point try early in the game to lose to the Buffalo Bills, 14-13, at New Era Field.
The loss virtually eliminates the Lions, now 5-9 with two games to play, from playoff contention. If the Minnesota Vikings (6-6-1) win today – they lead the Miami Dolphins in the fourth quarter – the Lions will be eliminated officially.