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"You're Once, Twice (and 3 and 4 Times) a Loser, but the Bills Mafia Stills Love You": Reliving Buffalo's 4 Straight Super Bowl Losses

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, one of the best teams in the NFL was the Buffalo Bills. Lead by offensive stars such as Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, and Andre Reed, they put up a lot of points. They also had a punishing defence lead by Cornelius Bennett, Shane Conlan, and most importantly, Bruce Smith. Sadly though for Bills fans, although they made it to 4 straight Super Bowls, they lost all of them. Are you a long sufferring Bills fan? Well, it's time to relive some of that pain. At least you can take some solace in the fact that after many years of bad football, the Bills have recently again become one of the best teams in the league. Maybe this is their year!

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"You're Once, Twice (and 3 and 4 Times) a Loser, but the Bills Mafia Stills Love You": Reliving Buffalo's 4 Straight Super Bowl Losses

In their 4th Super Bowl loss, what Bills player lost two fumbles?

What QB attempted the most passes in the Bills 3rd Super Bowl loss?

Which NFC East team beat the Bills twice in Super Bowls?

Thurman Thomas had 10 carries in their 2nd Super Bowl loss. How many yards did he get?

In the Bills' 1st Super Bowl appearance, which Bills defender scored a safety?

Thurman Thomas had one of Buffalo's 2 rushing TDs during their 1st Super Bowl loss. Who had the other?

Who was Buffalo's kicker in the 1st Super Bowl?

Before advancing to their 1st Super Bowl, what team did the Bills beat 51 to 3 in the AFC Championship Game?

Which of these Bills linebackers did NOT start in all 3 of their 1st Super Bowl losses?

In what years did they lose those 4 consecutive Super Bowls?

Which of these Buffalo Offensive Linemen started in their 2nd Super Bowl loss but NOT their 1st?

Thurman Thomas had 11 carries in their 3rd Super Bowl loss. How many yards did he get?

Which NFC East team did NOT beat the Bills in a Super Bowl?

Who was the Bills backup QB during those years?

In their 4th Super Bowl loss, other than Thurman Thomas, who else caught 7 passes that day?

Which of these Buffalo players did NOT score a touchdown in their 2nd Super Bowl loss?

Thurman Thomas had 16 carries in their 4th Super Bowl loss. How many yards did he get?

In their 4th Super Bowl loss, which of the following was true regarding the half-time score?

In their 3rd Super Bowl loss, in total, how many turnovers did Buffalo QBs have that day?

Who was the only defensive back to start in all 4 Super Bowls for Buffalo?

What was the final score in the Bills' 1st Super Bowl loss?

Which of the following players did NOT start on the O-Line for Buffalo in their 1st Super Bowl loss?

Who was the Bills Head Coach during those years?

How many interceptions did Jim Kelly throw in their 2nd Super Bowl loss?

In their 4th Super Bowl loss, where was the game played?

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