NFL match fought in incredible snow storm sees Buffalo Bills edge Indianapolis Colts in overtime

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Sorry, this video has expired Video: Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills play through blizzard of snow (ABC News)

The Buffalo Bills and Indianapolis Colts have played out a gridiron war of attrition in an incredible blizzard in the NFL.

Fans in the stands sat covered in snow, straining to make out players on the pitch as visibility deteriorated, and even the view from the television wasn't much better as the Bills edged the Colts 13-7 in overtime in a winter wonderland.

LeSean McCoy ran in a 21-yarder to score the winning touchdown, prompting delirious celebrations from his teammates as sideline players ran onto the field, triggering snowball fights and making snow angels.

The win for the Bills could be seen as even more impressive, given the Colts — clad in all-white — were effectively camouflaged in the white veil of winter's wrath.

Swirling winds and as much as a foot of snow made for incredible scenes and at times impossible play, with walking proving to be a treacherous task on the turf.

The Bills had put out calls for snow shovelers earlier in the week — offering $US11 an hour plus a ticket to the game for those who shovelled for four hours or more — but the ongoing white-out in the United States' north-east erased whatever futile impact the volunteers may have had.

Play at times proved impossible, with Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri missing a 33-yard kick in the first half, but Vinatieri would come good later on with a curling extra point under pressure to level the match.

The win keeps Buffalo alive in the race for an AFC play-off spot, while the Colts were eliminated from contention.

Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman started in place of the injured Tyrod Taylor and notched 5-of-10 passing for 57 yards and a touchdown pass to Kelvin Benjamin.

Peterman left the game in the third quarter to be evaluated for a concussion.

Joe Webb loaded up on 2-of-6 passing for 35 yards and also rushed for 27 yards for Buffalo.

Frank Gore rushed for 130 yards on a career-best 36 carries for the Colts, while Jacoby Brissett was 11-of-22 passing for 69 yards and a touchdown pass to tight end Jack Doyle.

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