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Archives for November 27, 2017

What They Said: Bills coach Sean McDermott, Chiefs coach Andy Reid postgame

‘“We are focused on what we do. I mean the adversity that this team has been through. These guys push through. The coaches push through. They bonded together and they invested and that is where it starts. You know focusing on the process and this was not easy. To come in here and win against Kansas City, a well-coached football team. I give a lot of credit to Andy and his staff and their players. This is a good football team and to go on the road like we have and face adversity like we have and to push through it like we did, like our players and coaches did, was phenomenal.”’

What They Said: Taylor, Zay Jones, White, Schmidt, Alexander after win against Chiefs

‘“I’m just proud of the way the guys played today. Like I said, it wasn’t the prettiest. Something I told the offense. It wasn’t the prettiest, but for us to come get a win on the road with our backs against the wall, people not believing in us. I think Coach showed us something last night. Not that this matters, but I think it was like 17 of 19 people didn’t pick us to win this one. We like those underdog feelings. It was great to come get this win.”’

Notorious Bills streaker deflects spotlight in favor of a good cause

‘Saturday evening, about 300 people attended Touchdown for Tristan, a charity benefit at Expo Market featuring Buffalo Bills game streaker Tristan Lambright. Originally designed to help Lambright defray legal costs, the event raised about $1,200 for Crisis Services in honor of his late aunt, who died by suicide. It also gathered mounds of warm clothing donations for the Hope Project.’

Five things to know about the Patriots, the Bills’ Week 13 opponent

‘The Patriots have a few notable former Bills, but they aren’t contributing much lately. Cornerback Stephon Gilmore missed four weeks with a concussion but returned to the lineup in mid-November and logged his second interception Sunday against the Dolphins. Buffalo Twitter loves when he gets beat, but Pro Football Focus gives him an 80.8 grade, which is an above-average rating. Wide receiver Chris Hogan is one of Brady’s trusted targets, but he has been out all month with a shoulder injury. Running back Mike Gillislee lost his role as the team’s featured back and has been a healthy scratch lately, ceding carries to Dion Lewis and Rex Burkhead.’

Tyrod Taylor returns and so does victory as Bills pull off shocker against Chiefs

‘If anyone saw this coming, props to you. And props to the Bills who ended their losing streak on the strength of a superb effort from a defense that had been the laughingstock of the NFL in allowing 135 points the previous three games. They handcuffed a Kansas City offense filled with weapons that simply weren’t firing and gained just 236 yards in the game.’

Maiorana: Bills overcome adversity but know much more work remains to make playoffs

‘Of course, it’s a bit premature to call the Bills all healed. Let’s wait to see what happens this week when the world champion Patriots come to Orchard Park for the first in a three-game homestand. But for now, this was a day to rejoice because, as the Bills made mention of in some of their postgame comments and tweets, not many people gave them a chance to win, and they enjoyed doling out some crow.’

Bills report card: Dominant Buffalo defense chief reason for upset over Kansas City

‘An outstanding job by Sean McDermott to out-coach his mentor, Andy Reid. McDermott’s team was reeling, partly of his own doing thanks to the QB fiasco from last week, but he had them ready to play in a hostile environment. He and Leslie Frazier put together a winning defensive game plan and Reid never really had any answers. Good job by Danny Crossman with the special teams plan against a team that has some legit returners. Now, as for offensive coordinator Rick Dennison, that just wasn’t good enough. The second half was a nightmare, and the Bills need to start figuring out how to move the ball consistently, not to mention score.’

Tyrod Taylor, Bills squeak by struggling Chiefs (10 observations)

‘Tyrod Taylor was a steady presence at the quarterback position compared to Peterman a week ago, but the Bills’ offense continued the sluggish play they’ve displayed for much of the season. Taylor was efficient and took care of the football, but the passing game didn’t make a ton of plays. In total, Taylor was 19-for-29 for 183 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 29 yards and escaped a few sacks. He is clearly an upgrade over Peterman, but the offense left much to be desired.’

What Tyrod Taylor’s return did for Buffalo Bills’ offense in win over Chiefs

‘”Yeah, anytime you get your starting quarterback back it stabilizes things,” Bills guard Richie Incognito said with a laugh. Honestly, it was just business as usual. There was a change. We were all supportive of the decision. And then to go back to Tyrod, which we know and love and are comfortable with, we didn’t skip a beat. We didn’t want to make it a distraction and went out there and got the win.”‘

Sean McDermott won’t commit to Tyrod Taylor as Bills’ starter beyond Patriots game

‘”I’m focused on the next game,” McDermott said. “I thought we came out today offensively and did some good things. I told you last week that I did the right thing for this football team and I believe that. What’s important now is what just happened this week and where we’re going next week and that’s what we’re focused on.”‘