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Questions arose around the effectiveness of the team’s strategies leading into the game. When asked about the opponent's offensive success, the coach mentioned the importance of evaluating game film to better understand the reasons behind Buffalo's strong running game. Citing Buffalo's ability to adapt and excel under pressure, the coach noted that he was surprised by the effectiveness of their run game, although he recognized that expectations should have been managed.
He reflected, “we felt like we had a good run game plan,” but the team struggled to put it into action, particularly during critical moments. Situations where they should have executed a consistent run game were often sidelined, resulting in insufficient offensive production.