Archives for December 18, 2013

‘Rookie quarterback EJ Manuel and Co. went at least 70 yards on three drives that ended in touchdowns, the first time that’s happened in a single game this year. Each of those possessions lasted at least eight plays – Buffalo had only six touchdown drives of at least that many snaps and yards heading into Week 15.’

‘His game in Jacksonville wasn’t eye-popping statistically, but upon further review, I came away impressed. However…before I show you all the things that Manuel did well in the game, I’m going to give a look at what I want next.’

‘As is the case with most teams throughout the NFL, when the quarterback goes so does the offense. In the first quarter, both Manuel and the offense weren’t able to get anything started. Despite having two drives start in Jacksonville territory through the opening 15 minutes, the Bills could only come away with three points.’

‘Buffalo last posted a winning record in the division back in 2007 when they had a 4-2 mark in what was a 7-9 season. They have a chance to repeat that now in 2013 in their first season under Marrone. The Bills have a 2-2 division mark with a home game against the Dolphins and a road finale with the Patriots in New England the following week.’

‘The Bills went into the game with 7 forced fumbles for the season, with none of them caused by the secondary. Buffalo played seven of their first 14 games without forcing a fumble and they are 2-5 in those games.’