Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) reacts during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. ā Colts coach Frank Reich couldnāt manufacture another comeback in Buffalo.
We just didnāt get it done.āAfter squandering scoring opportunities through three quarters, the Colts finally mustered a response when trailing 24-10.
Rivers engineered consecutive touchdown drives over a six-minute span before coming up empty on the Colts' final possession.
The game ended with Rivers throwing three consecutive incompletions, including a 47-yard desperation pass intended for T.Y.
āHe exceeded expectations on what he brought to the team this year on and off the field,ā Reich said.