‘It was a game that was there for the taking early, but Buffalo’s offense, committed a pair of first quarter turnovers and couldn’t string enough positive plays together to threaten the Saints in a 35-17 loss to New Orleans. The NFC South leaders used big plays in the passing game as two of Drew Brees’ five touchdown passes went for more than 40 yards in the 18-point victory.’
Archives for October 28, 2013
Chandler, Stevie central to Bills pass game
‘”We knew going into it, even if they brought pressure there was going to be some type of middle field open defense, some type of zone,” quarterback Thad Lewis said. “They just got into it in different ways with different people. So that was the game plan going in and from film study we actually saw what we saw on film and executed it.”‘
Doug Marrone: ”You can’t make mistakes like that against a good football team”
‘We came out and we turned the ball over. We can‟t have that happen.’
Thad Lewis: ”They threw the kitchen sink at us
‘”There’s nothing you can do about it (fumbles) when you are about to throw the football and a guy is standing there and hits you. Yeah, the first one was on me but the next ones when you get a little pressure and you get ready to throw the football the defense just makes a great play.”‘
Stevie Johnson: ”Our offense has to pick up the slack”
‘”Most of us got dinged up out there but we had to play through it. And we have another tough team to prepare for. So right now we have to heal quick and just get ready for Kansas City.”‘
Superdome super good for Saints
‘Since 2008, under coach Sean Payton – keep in mind he was suspended last season – New Orleans is 28-7 in home games.’