The Bills accomplished a lot — a 13-4 record, a spot in their second AFC title game in five years and defying lower expectations than they’ve grown accustomed to having after some of their offseason maneuvers a year ago. However, in the end, the result remained the same.

Bills general manager Brandon Beane acknowledged that Buffalo has failed to make it football's grandest stage, but he remains positive about the team's roster and determined to kick down the door for a Super Bowl victory.