According to reports from the USA, Bills kicker Tyler Bass has received death threats following his playoff exit. Some Bills fans donated to his charity to support him

It’s possible Tyler Bass knew what was coming. After all, he didn’t convert the all-important field goal.

Had he kicked it from 44 yards out, the Buffalo Bills would have likely been in overtime at 27-27 in the Divisional Round, even though the Kansas City Chiefs would have had about a minute and a half left for a final drive.

Moreover, the missed kick is just one piece of the puzzle in the search for the reasons why the Bills once again failed prematurely in the playoffs and the dream of the Super Bowl was shattered despite a talented team.

But there are people who lack the ability to express criticism in a reasonable and nuanced way. Quite a few then use social media to vent their frustration. And in doing so, they go well below the belt

Tyler Bass: Accounts deactivated

Bass apparently received so much hate that he has now deactivated his accounts on “X” and Instagram. According to the US media, there have even been death threats.

“At the end of the day, you can blame it on me,” said Bass immediately after the bitter breakdown. “I have to work better at keeping my goal. I have to do better. It just didn’t work out. I feel terrible. I love this team and it hurts a lot.”

It didn’t help that he had the backing of quarterback Josh Allen. “I wish Bass hadn’t been put in this situation,” Allen said. “You win as a team, you lose as a team. “

Bills mafia responds

The Bills mafia has proven that they exemplify this mantra after the reports of hate against Bass. They donated money to the Ten Lives Club, a cat rescue organization supported by Bass.

“We stand with Tyler Bass. Don’t bully our friend,” the organization shared in an Instagram post. “We just heard the horrible news that Tyler Bass received threats after the game and our phones are ringing off the hook with calls from people wanting to donate $22 in Tyler’s name.” According to a spokesman, around 15,000 US dollars had been raised by Monday evening.