Archives for November 28, 2011

‘The Bills are not mathematically eliminated but their putrid season — possibly the most disappointing in the entire NFL — is over. So while Johnson will now make the touchdown celebration Hall of Fame, he and his Bills will be watching the playoffs from the comfort of their homes. There, Johnson can work on all the dances he wants.’

‘With the Jets trailing 24-21 and facing a third-and-11 from the Bills 36, Sanchez connected with Plaxico Burress, who made an impressive one-handed grab for the first down. Sanchez quickly ran a quarterback sneak and then, on the next play, rolled out to his right to buy some time and found Holmes alone in the right corner of the end zone to give the Jets the lead with 1:01 left.’

‘The Bills (5-6) dropped their fourth straight game and, in the process, probably bobbled away their playoff chances. They had dropped passes, ridiculous penalties, a botched squib kick and showed a general lack of maturity.’

‘Johnson caught the 5-yard pass, got up and, in his short celebration, acted as if he shot himself. He then ran to the left side of the end zone mocking the “flight” celebration the Jets often use after scoring.’

‘McKelvin, also a key special teams player for the Bills, went out late in the third quarter with a rib injury. He was hurt while scrambling to recover a muffed punt by Jets returner Antonio Cromartie. McKelvin had to be helped to the sideline after recovering the ball in a pile of players.’

‘Buffalo is also without safety George Wilson (neck), tackle Demetrius Bell (shoulder), kicker Rian Lindell (shoulder) and wide receiver Naaman Roosevelt (shoulder). Wide receivers Stevie Johnson (shoulder) and David Nelson (illness) and newly signed running back Tashard Choice are active.’

‘Ryan Fitzpatrick connected on 26-of-39 throws for 264 yards and three touchdowns for Buffalo (5-6), which has dropped four straight.’

‘Tomlinson was sidelined for last Thursday’s loss in Denver, the first time he sat because of an injury since he joined the Jets, and missed practice this week.’

‘Buffalo had a shot to win it at the end, but they couldn’t convert in the end zone, which handed the Bills their fourth straight loss.’

‘Much to their credit, they had a chance to win a game over a team that dominated them just three weeks prior, and were handicapped by key injuries. But the tale of the tape will prove to highlight mental errors, penalties and an awful play-call on one of the most important plays of the game.’

‘Despite allowing an average quarterback throw four touchdown passes against you this game was there to win. They just needed their play makers to do it. One of them, embarrassed himself so badly, he’s a joke around the league and I feel bad about that.’

‘”It was very stupid of me, I felt like I cost our team a win,” said Johnson.’

‘Had Stevie Johnson caught a perfectly thrown ball down the middle of the field on the Bills’ final drive, it would be Fitz receiving credit for the comeback victory that eventually went to Mark Sanchez. It’s a shame too, because Johnson and Fitz went right at “the Island”, Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis, with success.’

‘Johnson is in the final year of his contract and headed for unrestricted free agency. If his performance Sunday suggests anything, it’s that the Bills should think about the kind of money they invest in him.’

‘The man whom Jets shut-down cornerback Darrelle Revis failed to keep in check went from hero to goat because he couldn’t keep his emotions in check.’