The Buffalo Bills had a historically poor performance on two-point conversions in the 2025 NFL season, converting only 22% of their attempts. This marks the worst rate for any NFL team since at least 2000.
Key points
Bills converted only 22% of two-point tries in 2025
This is the worst rate for any NFL team since 2000
Josh Allen completed one two-point pass in eight attempts
James Cook III was the Bills' leading rusher
Pete Carmichael Jr. is the new offensive coordinator
Joe BradyPete Carmichael Jr.Buffalo BillsNew York Jets
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 04: Keon Coleman #0 of the Buffalo Bills catches a pass for a successful 2-point conversion against Jarius Monroe #25 of the New York Jets in the third quarter at Highmark Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 04: Keon Coleman #0 of the Buffalo Bills catches a pass for a successful 2-point conversion against Jarius Monroe #25 of the New York Jets in the third quarter at Highmark Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Since drafting Josh Allen as the teamâs franchise quarterback, the Buffalo Bills seldom found difficulty in turning short-yardage situations into huge conversions in the field of play or at the goal line prior to the 2025 NFL season. A physically imposing runner, Allenâs dominance while carrying the is well documented. That, of course, has factored into Buffaloâs success while playing chess with the gameâs longest yardage.
Yet, all wasnât well with Buffaloâs offense in every goal-to-go situation last season. Specifically, two-point tries got the best of the Bills. If it seemed as though the offense never converted a two-point try, the truth of the matter wasnât much different.
Warren Sharp recently shared some eye-opening stats about the Billsâ struggles in the two-point game, noting that Buffalo âwent 2-0f-9 (22%) on 2-point conversions last year.â That leaves Buffalo with the worst conversion rate of any NFL team since *at least* the 2000 NFL season.
Worse yet, is that the Bills attempted zero rushing attempts during tw0-point tries last season. This, despite Allen and a truly dominant rushing attack that featured the NFLâs leading rusher in III.
For his efforts, Allen completed just one two-point pass in eight attempts, while also throwing a try-killing interception. The teamâs other successful conversion came during the mostly meaningless Week 18 game against the New York Jets. Wide receiver Keon Coleman hauled in a pair of points off a pass from backup quarterback .
The season couldnât have begun much worse in regards to two-pointers. Buffalo attempted three two-point tries in Week 1, with the denying each one. The miss that sticks out most though came in Week 17, when Allen failed to connect with wide receiver for what would have been the game-winning points against the .
We canât know for sure where the bulk of responsibility lies with these results, but there are plenty of suspects to consider: Be it then-offensive coordinator Joe Brady, audibles by Allen, or even just ineptitude out of the teamâs pass catchers. Itâs clear to anyone who watch the Bills during the 2025 season that the weakest link on offense was the wide receivers room. The unitâs overall inability to create separation doomed the offense in key situations, and their troubles finding space were never more apparent than in plays close to the line of scrimmage.
Yet in one of any gameâs most important moments, the go-to move was to involve that group, often above all other options. Itâs no wonder why Buffalo failed on 78% of their two-point tries, and why they were left chasing points later in games.
One could imagine how concepts that utilized a pair of running backs alongside Allen may have produced better results. Having three capable runners on the field among a group that included Allen, Cook, , and reads a bit like a cheat code. Furthermore, all carry the true threat of goal-line receiver (even Allen, who caught a touchdown pass in a playoff game against the ).
Itâs true that attempting a two-point try can often be a last-minute decision (thatâs perhaps a discussion better-left for another article), which leaves a lot of cooks in the kitchen making last-second decisions. Why, then, wouldnât one simply stop overthinking the moment? Why not just run the football and increase the odds of success utilizing the offenseâs most talented players?
Last season is firmly in the rearview, but the key players and coaches remain. Now, of course, Brady is Buffaloâs head coach. He will remain the game-day play caller, but we have yet to learn if the offense will look different with Pete Carmichael Jr. now the offensive coordinator. Carmichael will play an integral role during the week leading up to games. It would be wise for both Brady and Carmichael to devote meaningful time to establishing a better two-point offensive threat.
Failing to do so could also find the Bills struggling to succeed in other areas of the field where a yard or two means the difference in winning or losing.
Q&A
What was the Buffalo Bills' two-point conversion success rate in 2025?
The Buffalo Bills had a two-point conversion success rate of 22%, going 2-for-9 in attempts.
Who was the Bills' leading rusher during the 2025 season?
James Cook III was the Bills' leading rusher during the 2025 NFL season.
What were the main reasons for the Bills' struggles with two-point conversions?
The Bills struggled due to a lack of effective play-calling, poor execution from wide receivers, and an absence of rushing attempts during two-point tries.
Who is the current offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills?
Pete Carmichael Jr. is the current offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills.
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