Archives for October 2002

In reality, the victory was only satisfying because it enabled Buffalo (3-3) to move into a second-place tie with the Patriots, who dropped their third in a row. And it was satisfying because, let’s face it, wins have not come all that often during Gregg Williams’ tenure, so any time the Bills can win, that’s satisfying.

Bills’ ball, third and 6 from the Houston 26, four minutes, 2 seconds remaining in the game, game tied at 24.

Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern in this year hosting the 11th annual Northern Virginia Restaurant Olympics and choose Hunter’s Hope as the charity they are raising money for. First competition was tonight (Sunday) and continue thru November 17.

Play by Play

Houston defense on the ensuing series had stopped the Bills (3-3) on third down at the Buffalo 34 when Jay Foreman, an ex-Bill traded to Houston, lost his cool.

"I take full responsiblity," Foreman said. "I shouldn’t have done that. I’m not even that kind of person or player… I don’t know what happened and I don’t know why. I still can’t believe it. That was a selfish play. I feel real bad."

Three overtime games this season toughened the Buffalo Bills for just the kind of comeback they engineered against the Houston Texans. Drew Bledsoe, the NFL’s leading passer, threw two touchdown passes in the final 10:39 and Travis Henry rushed for 159 yards and touchdowns of 1 and 23 yards, leading the Bills to a 31-24 victory.

D. Bledsoe 19/33 for 254 yds, 2 TDs; T. Henry 28 carries for 159 yds, 2 TDs (1 fumble lost); P. Williams 8 tackles and an assist.

All of the photos appear to be plays favorible to Texans (Texans 82 yard gain, Bledsoe Fumble, Texans WR celebrates, David Carr throws).

"We came back and battled in the second half. We were defensively very strong and offensively, made enough big plays to come in and get a win on the road. We played well in the second half and we had to win today in order to put ourselves in position to make a big game next week."

Drew Bledsoe led yet another Buffalo comeback and this time overtime was avoided. Bledsoe, the NFL's leading passer, threw two touchdown passes in the final 10:39 and Travis Henry rushed for 159 yards and touchdowns of 1 and 23 yards, leading the Bills to a 31-24 victory over the Houston Texans.

Photos from today’s game.

‘With about two minutes remaining in the game, the Texans put together an exciting drive after a 15-yard roughing the passer penalty kept their crusade alive. Wells dashed up the field 20 yards to the Buffalo 30 to get the Texans a first down. Carr later ran seven yards to get another first down but a few failed passes in the end zone later, the Bills regained possession of the ball and sealed a 31-24 win.’

‘Five of Buffalo’s six games this season have featured ties or lead changes in the fourth quarter.’

‘The most costly penalty was a taunting call on third down following an incomplete pass at the Buffalo 34 that gave the Bills a first down.’

‘Maybe the Buffalo Bills should just skip the first three quarters.’