Archives for October 31, 2011

‘The defense had to account for a number of injuries. Kyle Williams sat out, and Shawne Merriman is now out for the season. Dareus made his first start at nose tackle for Williams, and Spencer Johnson replaced Merriman. Johnson had four tackles, a sack and a blocked field goal.’

‘The guy who wound up being scared to death was Redskins quarterback John Beck, who was sacked – THIS IS NOT A MISPRINT – nine times by a Bills defense that entered the game with an NFL-low total of four sacks in its first six games. The nine sacks were the second most in franchise history, and the most since Buffalo recorded 11 on Dec. 13, 1964. The nine sacks also were the most against a Redskins team in 33 seasons.’

‘Scott Chandler has 15 catches this year. Of those 15, six have gone for six (including this week’s brilliant sideline work). Most touchdowns for a Bills tight end since who? Jay Riemersma? Tim Euhus? Michael Gaines?’

‘Buffalo’s defensive front continued to make life miserable for the John Beck as he rarely had time to set up in the pocket. He was dropped three more times in the second half as the Redskins did not have a possession last more than eight plays in the game.’

‘”It was a bit of concern,” said Chris Kelsay. “I think everybody in the locker room would say that. If they don’t they’re lying. He’s played spectacular for us this season. He’s not the only motor behind that offense for us, but anytime you have the leader of your offense go down like that it’s obviously a concern.”‘