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Archives for December 18, 2017

McCoy breaks 10,000, leads Bills to 24-16 win over Dolphins

‘The Bills have won three of four and improved to 8-6 to match the team’s best start through 14 games during Buffalo’s 17-year playoff drought — the longest active streak in North America’s four major professional sports. The Bills were 8-6 in both 2004 and 2014 but missed the playoffs with 9-7 finishes.’

Thurman Thomas praises McCoy after Bills beat Dolphins 24-16

‘”It means a lot because he’s a guy who cares about it,” Thomas said, opening his jacket to show off a blue shirt with the words “We Chasing 10K” printed on the front similar to the one McCoy wore this past week. “It’s big for him. I’m glad he’s got it.”‘

Bills RB McCoy passes 10,000 yards mark in win

‘Parkey made a 27-yard field goal with 37 seconds left and punter Matt Haack recovered an onside kick at midfield. But Buffalo’s rookie cornerback Tre’Davious White intercepted Cutler on a deep pass to seal the victory.’

The Bills frustrate the Dolphins, win 24-16

‘The Dolphins seem to be unraveling as time ticks away. Self-inflicted penalties galore here in the fourth quarter, mixed with a couple of Cutler turnovers has Miami handcuffed with 10 minutes left in this final quarter. Buffalo looks to officially cap off their final game at home this regular season with a huge inter-divisional victory.’

Bills win with workmanlike performance

‘That put the onus on Cutler and he just wasn’t up to the task. Cutler, who outplayed Tom Brady in a stunning win over the New England Patriots six days earlier, looked more like the Jay Cutler who has produced a .500 record in his not so illustrious NFL career. He flat out missed guys on a handful of throws including overthrows on deep balls where his target was open. One of those overthrown deep balls ended up in the hands of Jordan Poyer, one of three interceptions for the Bills defense.’

The Bills do what they have to do to win

‘The reason the Bills were able to hold their lead was Cutler. In the second half, he threw passes that were so far off, they were intercepted. Jordan Poyer and Shareece Wright stopped drives with picks and Tre’Davious White came up with the biggest interception of the game.’

Capaccio: Bills-Dolphins: Arrow Up/Arrow Down

‘I’m not exactly sure what or why it is, but for some reason Taylor has some of his best games against the Dolphins. Sunday was no exception. He was on the mark, made good decisions, and a key reason why the offense was able to have arguably its best first half performance all season. He finished the game 17-for-29 for 224 yards, 1 TD pass and no interceptions. But it was the QB’s poise in the pocket, decision-making, inability to extend plays as he usually does that made a big difference. If there was any question about his knee injury impacting him in this one, he answered it. It didn’t.’

Joe B: 7 observations from Buffalo Bills – Miami Dolphins (12/17/17)

‘To the credit of offensive coordinator Rick Dennison, not only did he have a positive script to start off the game, he kept the Miami defense guessing throughout the rest of the first half as well. He used the strengths of his players against the weaknesses of the Dolphins defenders quite well, and it resulted in Tyrod Taylor’s best game since the team’s victory over the Oakland Raiders.’

Kyle Williams not ready to say goodbye

‘”It’s tough, year in and year out to put on this jersey. Lacing up your cleats to come out here and play your A game,” Micah Hyde said. “He’s been doing it for 12 years in Buffalo where they’ve been struggling, haven’t been to the playoffs. To get him in the playoffs, that’s the ultimate goal.”‘