Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass has handled every kickoff for the Buffalo Bills this year until Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings. This week, punter Tommy Doman handled those duties. He immediately showed why Buffalo might want to go with him moving forward. (I think I am kidding.)
On the second kickoff of the game, Doman met the Vikings returner near the 40 and dislodged the ball. The Vikings immediately caught the loose ball in the air, but Doman is credited with a forced fumble.
After the game, kicker Tyler Bass said the reason for the change was to “give another look”. If Doman is going to hit like that, we should assume he’s going to do it, right?
Doman’s punts weren’t great on Monday, which is a stark contract from the rest of the season. Multiple touchbacks led to better-than-expected field position for the Vikings. He had been very good to this point. We think he’ll get it cleaned up going forward.
