Archives for September 15, 2014

‘There has been so much talk about a new downtown stadium for the Bills. However, with a team at 1-0, which felt like 10-0 to Bills fans, the ribbon cutting of a $130 million worth of work in a newly renovated stadium, the place felt brand-new.’

‘What a day for the special teams unit.’

‘Despite their successes, the Bills know they still have some work to do in the Red Zone, as they finished just 1 of 6 and had to settle for five Dan Carpenter field goals.’

‘In both victories Manuel played smart, efficient, if not often dynamic football. But that’s all the Bills need him to be in this run-based offence, that relies heavily on their stubborn, talented defence to get them the ball back often, and in good field position.’

‘The Bills’ self-proclaimed “Clemson Connection” sparked a big second half in a 29-10 win over the Miami Dolphins that produced their first 2-0 start since 2011 and capped one of the most encouraging stretches in recent franchise history.’

‘What will endear him to fans here in blue-collar, shot-and-a-beer Buffalo is the toughness he showed Sunday, when he kept coming back from big hits and making big catches.’

Miami Dolphins lose Knowshon Moreno to injury in listless loss to Buffalo Bills (Miami Herald)

Knowshon Moreno’s injury has big impact on Miami Dolphins offense (Miami Herald)

Buffalo Bills rookie receiver Sammy Watkins has breakout game against Miami Dolphins (Miami Herald)

Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill consistently not good enough (Miami Herald)

Joe Philbin, Miami Dolphins opt to run ball before halftime against Buffalo Bills (Miami Herald)

Keys to the Buffalo Bills 29-10 win over the Miami Dolphins (Miami Herald)

Quarter-by-quarter analysis of the Bills’ 29-10 win over Dolphins (Miami Herald)

Photo gallery (Miami Herald)

Dolphins lose at Buffalo, 29-10, and look bad in process (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins stumble badly on special teams (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins at their worst in beatdown by Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins cannot endure marginal games from the defense (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Ten thoughts on the Dolphins’ 29-10 loss to Buffalo (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

10 things we learned (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

The Report Card (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Photo gallery (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Miami Dolphins routed 29-10 by Bills, who have plenty to celebrate (Palm Beach Post)

Miami Dolphins’ Knowshon Moreno hurts elbow on first carry of game (Palm Beach Post)

Miami Dolphins’ offense falls flat after encouraging start in Week 1 (Palm Beach Post)

Miami Dolphins outrun by Buffalo Bills and speedy rookie Sammy Watkins (Palm Beach Post)

Miami Dolphins Talking Points in wake of 29-10 loss to Buffalo Bills (Palm Beach Post)

Grading the Miami Dolphins in Game 2 (Palm Beach Post)

Photo gallery (Palm Beach Post)

South’s Sammy Watkins has big day in Bills’ home debut (Naples Daily News)

Miami looks lost in falling to Buffalo (Fox Sports Florida)

Dolphins RB Knowshon Moreno reportedly out 4 weeks with elbow injury (Fox Sports Florida)

Team Grades: Dolphins O-Line Exposed In Humbling 29-10 Loss To Bills (WFOR-TV)

Dolphins RB Moreno out after hurting left elbow (AP)

Dolphins RB Moreno suffers elbow injury (The Sports Network)

Dolphins RB Moreno out with elbow injury (The Sports Xchange)

Dolphins Drop 29-10 Decision At The Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)

Postgame Notes: Dolphins At Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)

Breaking Down A Frustrating Day (MiamiDolphins.com)

Photo gallery (MiamiDolphins.com)

Photo gallery 1 (BuffaloBills.com)

Photo gallery 2 (BuffaloBills.com)

Photo gallery 1 (Buffalo News)

Photo gallery 2 (Buffalo News)

Photo gallery 3 (Buffalo News)

Photo gallery (Rochester D&C)

Photo gallery (Syracuse Post-Standard)

‘”That’s how we’re going to have to win – by playing well in all three phases,” Buffalo Coach Doug Marrone said. “Special teams, really, for the last two weeks, have done a heck of a job.”‘

‘Still, credit the Bills for doing what needed to be done, especially on defense. Cornerback Corey Graham has been playing at a lights-out level this season, and he frequently jumped routes that Tannehill’s receivers were trying to complete. Linebacker Preston Brown, the man in Buffalo’s plan to replace the injured Kiko Alonso, led all Bills defenders with 13 tackles.’

‘Watkins finished with eight catches for 117 yards, and Spiller added 69 yards rushing.’

‘Fans at a sold-out Ralph Wilson Stadium gave its late namesake a standing ovation Sunday as the Buffalo Bills saluted their founder before the home opener against the Miami Dolphins.’

‘The Bills will be without linebacker Keith Rivers, who suffered a groin injury last week in Chicago. Defensive backs Ross Cockrell and Jonathan Meeks, running back Bryce Brown, tight end Lee Smith, offensive linemen Cyril Richardson and Cyrus Kouandjo will be inactive as well.’

‘The Bills sacked Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill four times and picked him off once a week after he had two touchdown passes against the Patriots.’

‘The Bills also received a big boost from their special teams, which produced a touchdown on C.J. Spiller’s 102-yard kickoff return, five field goals by Dan Carpenter and a blocked punt that set up a score.’

‘They appear to have discovered a winning formula. They’re not asking second-year quarterback EJ Manuel to do too much. Just manage the game, make a play here and there and not make costly mistakes. They’re relying on their defense, their special teams and their run game. So far, so good.’