‘Welcome to Sacksonville: That’s the nickname the Jaguars have been using this year. They ranked second in the NFL with 55 sacks – one behind the top-ranked Steelers – with 14.5 from Calais Campbell and 12 by Yannick Ngakoue. The Jags’ fierce defense was also second in the league in interceptions (21, led by A.J. Bouye’s 6), second in points allowed (16.9 per game) and first in forced fumbles (17). Bills QB Tyrod Taylor is known for taking care of the football, but that will be at a premium Sunday.’
Archives for January 2018
Bengals help Bills party like it’s 1999
‘“Andy Dalton, you heard it here first, I love you man, I love you,” said safety Micah Hyde once the media was allowed inside to witness the raucous celebration taking place.’
Bills report card: The ‘process’ works, Buffalo earns an ‘A’
‘Give the Bills credit for sticking to Sean McDermott’s “process,” not only throughout the season, but in this game because it took all they had to stay focused on what was happening at Hard Rock Stadium and not worry about the proceedings in Baltimore. They certainly made their fans sweat with that scary fourth quarter, but Jordan Poyer’s interception eased the building tension. The Bills needed to take care of their own business, and they did it. Major props. Sayonara, drought.’
The Bills made the playoffs and Twitter went crazy
‘Someone is setting off fireworks in my neighborhood. Definitely #Bills related.’
Buffalo Bills thank Cincinnati Bengals with gift of wings
‘How grateful? The team announced on Twitter that it is sending the Bengals chicken wings.’
Bills will have Deonte Thompson for game against Dolphins
‘Offensive lineman Ryan Groy, who was also listed as questionable, will also be available.’
Pollock: Bills get some help to end 17-year playoff drought
‘So here’s how the anxiety unfolded trying to keep track of the four teams bidding for two AFC wild-card playoffs spots all with 4:25 p.m. kickoffs…’.
LeSean McCoy injury: Buffalo Bills running back carted off field against Dolphins
‘Before leaving with the injury, McCoy had 11 carries for 10 yards. He also had two catches for 22 yards. The only other two active running backs for the Bills are Mike Tolbert and Marcus Murphy.’
Buffalo Bills’ Kyle Williams scores rushing TD and Twitter erupts (Best reactions)
‘Kyle Williams just scored a TD. This is not a test.’
Bills vs. Dolphins: Buffalo ends 17-year playoff drought (10 observations)
‘Even before McCoy got hurt, backup running back Marcus Murphy was involved in this game. In his first game being active this season, Murphy had some big runs. He was more active than Mike Tolbert, though both backs got plenty of run once McCoy got hurt. Murphy had seven carries for 41 yards, and Tolbert had seven carries for 39 yards.’
Buffalo Bills fans react to 17-year playoff drought ending
‘There are adults weeping at this bar.’
‘Holy cow. The Buffalo Bills are finally going to the playoffs’ (National media reactions)
‘The Bills: Traded away their #1 CB to start the year. Traded away their Pro-Bowl NT Benched their QB for a kid who threw 5 INTs in the first half of his first game replacing him. Somehow still tanked into their first playoffs since 1999.’
What Terry Pegula said about Buffalo Bills ending 17-year playoff drought
‘”All you had to do was see Russ Brandon,” Pegula said. “We were in coach’s office after the game and Russ lost it. I felt so good for him, because he had been through the whole drought. I wanted to make sure that Russ was where myself, Brandon, Brian Gaine and Joe Schoene were so he could finally just let go.”‘
How Russ Brandon explained the emotion of Buffalo Bills ending the drought
‘”You know what it is, guys?” he said. “It’s very similar to having the anvil that we had for my whole 20-year career about the team staying in Buffalo. That anvil, I always said we threw it in Lake Erie when Terry and Kim (Pegula) bought the team. Now we’ve got another anvil we can throw in Lake Erie. It’s about the fans and it’s about the people who have supported us through thick and thin, that they don’t have to see that graphic on ESPN anymore about the drought. It’s just something we shouldn’t deal with. The community is in such a great place, everything that’s happened in our community. It’s just nice to see everything happen for Terry, Kim, Sean (McDermott), Brandon (Beane) and everybody that’s done such a great job.”‘
Buffalo Bills’ Stephen Hauschka captures team reaction to Tyler Boyd’s TD
‘Kicker Stephen Hauschka captured Dalton’s fourth down conversion and game-winning touchdown in the Bills’ locker room following their 22-16 win over the Miami Dolphins. He shared the video on Instagram with the caption, “When your squad makes the playoffs for first time in a while…”‘