‘The Buffalo Bills pulled away from the Miami Dolphins with two touchdown drives in the second quarter while running back LeSean McCoy reached a major career milestone.’
Archives for December 18, 2017
First quarter analysis: Bills finally score touchdown on their first possession
‘Entering Sunday, their opening drives had netted six points for Buffalo and seven for opponents. The Bills logged two field goals, seven punts, three interceptions and a turnover on downs on their first 13 opening drives, with one interception being returned for a touchdown.’
What Bills need to make playoffs if they lose to Patriots and beat Dolphins
‘In most other scenarios, the Bills have a decent chance of making the playoffs. Here’s a look at what the Bills would need to qualify if they lost to the Patriots in Week 16 but beat the Dolphins in the finale to finish 9-7…’.
What They Said: Bills-Dolphins transcripts of Sean McDermott, LeSean McCoy, Tyrod Taylor, Jay Cutler & more
‘Yeah, I thought we were dynamic in terms of the mix of run-pass and opened it up down the field a couple of times, which kept them a little bit off balance at times. We were running the ball effectively and then the play-action was working. Tyrod [Taylor] did a good job of really getting a lot of people involved in the passing game as well so I thought Rick [Dennison] called a really good game and it was good to see. In particular, [it was good] to score three times in that first half, I think it was, so that was big.’
Five things to know about the Patriots, the Bills’ Week 16 opponent
‘Sunday’s game is big for both teams, with the Bills still fighting for wild-card contention and the Patriots fighting for home-field advantage. When was the last time these teams played a meaningful game this late in the year?’
Bills Tailgate Report: Fun in the snow, holiday spirit and a tongue-in-cheek T-shirt
‘Standing out among the many Santa hats and Christmas sweaters was a more original holiday look: Anders Korn’s Bills helmet that was outfitted with a Hanukkah menorah on top. Korn, 28, of Elmira, said he is Jewish and celebrates Hanukkah, which began Tuesday evening and ends next Wednesday evening. Six of the eight branches of the menorah on Korn’s helmet held candles, plus the center branch. “This has been very popular,” Korn said. “I’m getting a lot of free food and beer.”
Tailgating fire consumes Lexus before Bills’ final home game
‘Orchard Park Police said that they were called to a private parking lot on Southwestern Boulevard with a report of a fire at 12:22 p.m. They found a 2010 Lexus engulfed in flames. The Windom Volunteer Fire Company responded and extinguished the blaze, which police said appeared to have started when someone placed a hot grill under the parked car.’
Bills tailgating spot on Southwestern Boulevard apparently sold
‘If the property is developed in the future, its status as a tailgating haven may be thrown into question.’
Bills enhance playoff chances as fast start keys 24-16 victory over Dolphins
‘By beating the Dolphins, Buffalo improved its record to 8-6 and thus maintained its still tenuous position in the AFC wild-card chase, and the additional benefit was that the Bills essentially eliminated the 6-8 Dolphins from contention. That’s a nice payback after Miami ended Buffalo’s 2016 playoff chances in this very venue in the game that turned out to be Rex Ryan’s last as Bills coach.’
If the Buffalo Bills make the playoffs, Kyle Williams could fulfill quest for postseason
‘So, on Sunday, after the Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 24-16 in the home finale, Williams knew exactly what was coming. “I can’t imagine what you’re all gonna ask,” he said as laughter surrounded him in front of his locker, a place where he has offered so much wisdom and insight through the years, too often after mind-numbing losses.’
Bills report card: Offense clicked early and Buffalo defense saved the game late
‘Rick Dennison had quite an up and down day. His play-calling was diverse in the first half and the Bills put together TD drives of 81, 75 and 80 yards. And then in the second half, he reverted to the same stale play-calling we’ve seen for years. The offense went numb, and the Bills were fortunate to hang on thanks to some takeaways from the defense. Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier dialed up a few more blitzes which hampered the Dolphins, and the Bills forced Cutler into some mistakes. The stupid Adolphus Washington penalty will need to be addressed because that could have really been costly. Sean McDermott again had some timeout issues, but all in all, he had the Bills ready to play in a game they had to win.’
Here is how the Buffalo Bills can make the playoffs after win over Miami
‘If the Bills are 10-6…They would still need Baltimore or Tennessee to lose once.’
Bills down Dolphins, stay alive in playoff race
‘But the Bills’ playoff hopes won’t survive if they only play a half.’
Bills vs. Dolphins: Buffalo gets huge win for playoff hopes (10 observations)
‘Sean McDermott’s team is now 8-6 and all but assured to be alive in the postseason race heading into Week 17. It will be the first time since 2004 the Bills will be alive that late in the season. Despite the highs and lows of the season, McDermott managed to keep his team together long enough to have a shot to end the franchise’s 17-year playoff drought.’
How Kyle Williams inspired Bills’ teammates in meeting before Dolphins game
‘Williams did what he’s done his whole career: He laid his heart out for his teammates in an attempt to inspire them.’