The Patriots missed playing in a Buffalo snow storm by a week, but Adam Vinatieri did not
Vinatieri has unique experience in these situations.
The Bills and Colts met in Buffalo on Sunday for one of the definitive “snow games” of the season. The two AFC opponents clashed in the midst of a “significant lake effect snow storm,” causing predictably abnormal conditions.
This is insane. #Bills pic.twitter.com/HXksDHZwla
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) December 10, 2017
The football played by both teams was dramatically affected. The Colts didn’t even attempt a pass in the first quarter:
The @Colts ran the ball on 20 of their first 21 plays. They were the first team this season not to attempt a pass in the 1st quarter. pic.twitter.com/HSt4GczyzH
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 10, 2017
The Patriots, who played in a Buffalo a week ago, experienced relatively normal conditions in their 23-3 win. Now headed to Miami to play the Dolphins, Bill Belichick’s team will enjoy a warmer climate in an upcoming Monday night matchup.
One former Patriots player did not escape the snow in Buffalo. Adam Vinatieri, hero of multiple Patriots’ Super Bowls (and who was responsible for the most famous snow field goal in NFL history), was on hand to try and make an early kick for the Colts.
It didn’t go as well as his version with the Patriots:
Poor Adam Vinatieri — this had no chance. Laughter erupts in he press box. #Bills #Colts @news4buffalo pic.twitter.com/aG1T82dYu2
— Nick Filipowski (@NickFilipowski) December 10, 2017
It’s a snowstorm in Buffalo. ❄️ pic.twitter.com/GvK5Xh6Kgk
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) December 10, 2017
However, his late game 43-yard extra point attempt was vintage Vinatieri:
Oh my goodness, @adamvinatieri. Got it! ❄️❄️❄️ #Colts https://t.co/mQAhS5jjBe
— NFL (@NFL) December 10, 2017
Otherwise, the conditions created some fun moments for players:
Just a little snow. https://t.co/sU7IbJx7Xu
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) December 10, 2017
— Ian Valentino (@NFLDraftStudy) December 10, 2017
Buffalo staff was well prepared to keep the lines cleared:
Not all heroes wear capes.#INDvsBUF #GoBills pic.twitter.com/NA7U75BdHi
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 10, 2017
In actual football, the Bills looked more comfortable in the conditions:
Shady in the snow. 💯#INDvsBUF #GoBills pic.twitter.com/V2o0C7G55U
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 10, 2017
Snow. Drag. Swag.#INDvsBUF #GoBills pic.twitter.com/u6JOXQwGdz
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 10, 2017
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