From Youth Coach to NFL Hero: Matt Prater's Unexpected Game-Winner for the Bills
TL;DR
Matt Prater, a veteran NFL kicker and youth football coach, was signed by the Buffalo Bills just days before their season opener and famously kicked the game-winning field goal in a dramatic comeback, exemplifying an inspiring story of perseverance and unexpected success.
- He was coaching youth football. Four days later, his kick won an NFL game. NBC News
- Top 3 things we learned from Bills epic comeback vs Ravens | Week 1 Buffalo Bills
- Matt Prater’s whirlwind week ahead of Bills game winner: ‘I was not expecting this’ - The Athletic The New York Times
- Matt Prater plays Bills hero with game-winning FG 3 days after joining team, and Josh Allen is stoked Yahoo Sports
- Bills report card: Unlikely hero caps instant classic vs Ravens Democrat and Chronicle
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